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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - March 2, 2016 C-08TM CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA ITEM C8 AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Multi-year Professional Services Agreement for Electric Utility Rate Analysis Services with EES Consulting of Kirkland, Washington ($90,000) MEETING DATE: March 2, 2016 PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a multi- year professional services agreement for electric utility rate analysis services with EES Consulting of Kirkland, Washington in an amount not to exceed $90,000. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On January 15, 2014, the Lodi City Council approved a professional services agreement with EES Consulting for $78,560 to conduct an electric utility rate study. EES completed the work and, as a result, staff recommended a 5 -percent rate increase for all electric utility customers that became effective January 1, 2015. In addition, staff requested EES's assistance to evaluate the impact of the changing electric utility business model to its current rate structure. Staff have presented preliminary findings to the City Council at meetings on September 29, 2015 and January 12, 2016, and continue to work toward a final recommendation. However, all funds from the original contract with EES have been exhausted and EES's services are still needed to complete this work and evaluate all options to develop a more simplified, revenue neutral recommendation for City Council's consideration. Finally, a number of factors will continue to impact how electric utilities charge their customers, including but not limited to, solar and renewable power requirements. EES brings the expertise of rate making industry standards and changes to continue to assist the electric utility with these issues. As a result, staff are proposing to enter into a three-year contract with EES to provide rate analysis services on an as -needed basis to evaluate the impact associated with these issues at a not -to -exceed cost of $30,000 per year or $90,000 over the three-year period. FISCAL IMPACT: Not -to -exceed $30,000 per year or $90,000 over three years. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Included in FY2015/16 Budget Account No. 50060001.72450. Jordan Ayers Deputy City Manager/Inte - F' ices Director F„." E abet o' Kirkley Electric Utility Director PREPARED BY: Melissa Price, Rates & Resources Manager EAK/MP/Ist APPROVED: Stephen Schwa.auer, City Manager AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ARTICLE 1 PARTIES AND PURPOSE Section 1.1 Parties THIS AGREEMENT is entered into on , 2016, by and between the CITY OF LODI, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "CITY"), and EES CONSULTING (hereinafter "CONTRACTOR"). Section 1.2 Purpose CITY selected the CONTRACTOR to provide the services required in accordance with attached Scope of Services, Exhibit A, attached and incorporated by this reference. CITY wishes to enter into an agreement with CONTRACTOR for electric utility rate analysis services (hereinafter "Project") as set forth in the Scope of Services attached here as Exhibit A. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that it is qualified to provide such services to CITY. ARTICLE 2 SCOPE OF SERVICES Section 2.1 Scope of Services CONTRACTOR, for the benefit and at the direction of CITY, shall perform the Scope of Services as set forth in Exhibit A. Section 2.2 Time For Commencement and Completion of Work CONTRACTOR shall commence work pursuant to this Agreement, upon receipt of a written notice to proceed from CITY or on the date set forth in Section 2.6, whichever occurs first, and shall perform all services diligently and complete work under this Agreement based on a mutually agreed upon timeline or as otherwise designated in the Scope of Services. CONTRACTOR shall submit to CITY such reports, diagrams, drawings and other work products as may be designated in the Scope of Services. CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible for delays caused by the failure of CITY staff to provide required data or review documents within the appropriate time frames. The review time by CITY and any other agencies involved in the project shall not be counted against CONTRACTOR's contract performance period. Also, any delays due to 1 weather, vandalism, acts of God, etc., shall not be counted. CONTRACTOR shall remain in contact with reviewing agencies and make all efforts to review and return all comments. Section 2.3 Meetings CONTRACTOR shall attend meetings as may be set forth in the Scope of Services. Section 2.4 Staffing CONTRACTOR acknowledges that CITY has relied on CONTRACTOR's capabilities and on the qualifications of CONTRACTOR's principals and staff as identified in its proposal to CITY. The Scope of Services shall be performed by CONTRACTOR, unless agreed to otherwise by CITY in writing. CITY shall be notified by CONTRACTOR of any change of Project Manager and CITY is granted the right of approval of all original, additional and replacement personnel at CITY's sole discretion and shall be notified by CONTRACTOR of any changes of CONTRACTOR's project staff prior to any change. CONTRACTOR represents it is prepared to and can perform all services within the Scope of Services (Exhibit A) and is prepared to and can perform all services specified therein. CONTRACTOR represents that it has, or will have at the time this Agreement is executed, all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature are legally required for CONTRACTOR to practice its profession, and that CONTRACTOR shall, at its own cost and expense, keep in effect during the life of this Agreement all such licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY against any costs associated with such licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals which may be imposed against CITY under this Agreement. Section 2.5 Subcontracts Unless prior written approval of CITY is obtained, CONTRACTOR shall not enter into any subcontract with any other party for purposes of providing any work or services covered by this Agreement. Section 2.6 Term The term of this Agreement commences on January 1, 2016 and terminates upon the completion of the Scope of Services or on December 31, 2018, whichever occurs first. 2 ARTICLE 3 COMPENSATION Section 3.1 Compensation CONTRACTOR's compensation for all work under this Agreement shall conform to the provisions of the Fee Proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated by this reference. CONTRACTOR shall not undertake any work beyond the scope of this Agreement unless such additional work is approved in advance and in writing by CITY. Section 3.2 Method of Payment CONTRACTOR shall submit invoices for completed work on a monthly basis, or as otherwise agreed, providing, without limitation, details as to amount of hours, individual performing said work, hourly rate, and indicating to what aspect of the Scope of Services said work is attributable. CONTRACTOR's compensation for all work under this Agreement shall not exceed the amount of the Fee Proposal. Section 3.3 Costs The Fee Proposal shall include all reimbursable costs required for the performance of the Scope of Services. Payment of additional reimbursable costs considered to be over and above those inherent in the original Scope of Services shall be approved in advanced and in writing, by CITY. Section 3.4 Auditing CITY reserves the right to periodically audit all charges made by CONTRACTOR to CITY for services under this Agreement. Upon request, CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish CITY, or a designated representative, with necessary information and assistance needed to conduct such an audit. CONTRACTOR agrees that CITY or its delegate will have the right to review, obtain and copy all records pertaining to performance of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide CITY or its delegate with any relevant information requested and shall permit CITY or its delegate access to its premises, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing employees and inspecting and copying such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with this requirement. CONTRACTOR further agrees to maintain such records for a period of three (3) years after final payment under this Agreement. 3 ARTICLE 4 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 4.1 Nondiscrimination In performing services under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate in the employment of its employees or in the engagement of any sub CONTRACTOR on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, or any other criteria prohibited by law. Section 4.2 ADA Compliance In performing services under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and all amendments thereto, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. Section 4.3 Indemnification and Responsibility for Damage CONTRACTOR to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its elected and appointed officials, directors, officers, employees and volunteers from and against any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees and costs), arising out of performance of the services to be performed under this Agreement, provided that any such claim, damage, loss, or expense is caused by the negligent acts, errors or omissions of CONTRACTOR, any subcontractor employed directly by CONTRACTOR, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts they may be liable, except those injuries or damages arising out of the active negligence, sole negligence, or sole willful misconduct of the City of Lodi, its elected and appointed officials, directors, officers, employees and volunteers. CITY may, at its election, conduct the defense or participate in the defense of any claim related in any way to this indemnification. If CITY chooses at its own election to conduct its own defense, participate in its own defense, or obtain independent legal counsel in defense of any claim related to this indemnification, CONTRACTOR shall pay all of the costs related thereto, including without limitation reasonable attorney fees and costs. The defense and indemnification obligations required by this Agreement are undertaken in addition to, and shall not in any way be limited by the insurance obligations set forth herein. Section 4.4 No Personal Liability Neither the City Council, nor any other officer or authorized assistant or agent or City employee shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under this Agreement. 4 Section 4.5 Responsibility of CITY CITY shall not be held responsible for the care or protection of any material or parts of the work described in the Scope of Services prior to final acceptance by CITY, except as expressly provided herein. Section 4.6 Insurance Requirements for CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement, insurance coverage as set forth in Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated by this reference. Section 4.7 Successors and Assigns CITY and CONTRACTOR each bind themselves, their partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives to this Agreement without the written consent of the others. CONTRACTOR shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement without the prior written consent of CITY. Consent to any such transfer shall be at the sole discretion of CITY. Section 4.8 Notices Any notice required to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing signed by an authorized representative of the sender and shall be deemed to have been given when the same is personally served or upon receipt by express or overnight delivery, postage prepaid, or three (3) days from the time of mailing if sent by first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the respective parties as follows: To CITY: To CONTRACTOR: City of Lodi 221 West Pine Street P.O. Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241-1910 Attn: Melissa Price, Rates & Resources Manager EES CONSULTING ANNE FALCON, SENIOR ASSOCIATE 570 KIRKLAND WAY, SUITE 100 KIRKLAND, WA 98033 Section 4.9 Cooperation of CITY CITY shall cooperate fully and in a timely manner in providing relevant information it has at its disposal relevant to the Scope of Services. Section 4.10 CONTRACTOR is Not an Employee of CITY CONTRACTOR agrees that in undertaking the duties to be performed under this Agreement, it shall act as an independent contractor for and on behalf of CITY and not an employee of CITY. CITY shall not direct the work and means for accomplishment of 5 the services and work to be performed hereunder. CITY, however, retains the right to require that work performed by CONTRACTOR meet specific standards without regard to the manner and means of accomplishment thereof. Section 4.11 Termination CITY may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by giving CONTRACTOR at least ten (10) days written notice. Where phases are anticipated within the Scope of Services, at which an intermediate decision is required concerning whether to proceed further, CITY may terminate at the conclusion of any such phase. Upon termination, CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to payment as set forth in the attached Exhibit B to the extent that the work has been performed. Upon termination, CONTRACTOR shall immediately suspend all work on the Project and deliver any documents or work in progress to CITY. However, CITY shall assume no liability for costs, expenses or lost profits resulting from services not completed or for contracts entered into by CONTRACTOR with third parties in reliance upon this Agreement. Section 4.12 Confidentiality CONTRACTOR agrees to maintain confidentiality of all work and work products produced under this Agreement, except to the extent otherwise required by law or permitted in writing by CITY. CITY agrees to maintain confidentiality of any documents owned by CONTRACTOR and clearly marked by CONTRACTOR as "Confidential" or "Proprietary", except to the extent otherwise required by law or permitted in writing by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that CITY is subject to the California Public Records Act. Section 4.13 Applicable Law, Jurisdiction, Severability, and Attorney's Fees This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Jurisdiction of litigation arising from this Agreement shall be venued with the San Joaquin County Superior Court. If any part of this Agreement is found to conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null, and void insofar as it is in conflict with said laws, but the remainder of this Agreement shall be in force and effect. In the event any dispute between the parties arises under or regarding this Agreement, the prevailing party in any litigation of the dispute shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees from the party who does not prevail as determined by the San Joaquin County Superior Court. 6 Section 4.14 City Business License Requirement CONTRACTOR acknowledges that Lodi Municipal Code Section 3.01.020 requires CONTRACTOR to have a city business license and CONTRACTOR agrees to secure such license and pay the appropriate fees prior to performing any work hereunder. Section 4.15 Captions The captions of the sections and subsections of this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to be relevant in resolving any question or interpretation or intent hereunder. Section 4.16 Integration and Modification This Agreement represents the entire understanding of CITY and CONTRACTOR as to those matters contained herein. No prior oral or written understanding shall be of any force or effect with respect to those matters covered hereunder. This Agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing, signed by both parties. Section 4.17 Contract Terms Prevail All exhibits and this Agreement are intended to be construed as a single document. Should any inconsistency occur between the specific terms of this Agreement and the attached exhibits, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. Section 4.18 Severability The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement. Section 4.19 Ownership of Documents All documents, photographs, reports, analyses, audits, computer media, or other material documents or data, and working papers, whether or not in final form, which have been obtained or prepared under this Agreement, shall be deemed the property of CITY. Upon CITY's request, CONTRACTOR shall allow CITY to inspect all such documents during CONTRACTOR's regular business hours. Upon termination or completion of services under this Agreement, all information collected, work product and documents shall be delivered by CONTRACTOR to CITY within ten (10) calendar days. CITY agrees to indemnify, defend and hold CONTRACTOR harmless from any liability resulting from CITY's use of such documents for any purpose other than the purpose for which they were intended. 7 Section 4.20 Authority The undersigned hereby represent and warrant that they are authorized by the parties to execute this Agreement. Section 4.21 Federal Transit Funding Conditions ❑ If the box at left is checked, the Federal Transit Funding conditions attached as Exhibit D apply to this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement or any of its other exhibits, and the Federal Transit Funding Conditions, the Federal Transit Funding Conditions will control. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY and CONTRACTOR have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. ATTEST: CITY OF LODI, a municipal corporation JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO STEPHEN SCHWABAUER City Clerk City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: EES CONSULTING JANICE D. MAGDICH, City Attorney By: By: , 1 Name: ANNE ALCON Title: SENIOR ASSOCIA Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services Exhibit B — Fee Proposal Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements Exhibit D — Federal Transit Funding Conditions (if applicable) Funding Source: 50060001.72450 (Business Unit & Account No.) Doc ID: CA:Rev.01.2015 8 Scope of Work — Exhibit A The City of Lodi (City) has requested a scope for rate analysis assistance from EES Consulting, Inc. The scope of work for this project has been developed based on the EES Consulting's experience developing financial plans and rate studies for publicly owned utilities. The term for this contract is three years. EES Consulting will perform requested analysis and tasks upon request by City staff. The work to be performed includes, but is not limited to: ■ Analysis of electric billing data ■ Rate comparisons to other California utilities ■ Rate impacts to various customers and customer classes ■ Research related to rate setting and cost allocation for electric utilities ■ Analysis of City revenues and rate options EES will present results and make recommendations to the utility's management staff as requested. The aforementioned scope of services will remain in effect until December 31, 2018. This proposal may be modified with the mutual agreement of EES and the City. SCOPE OF WORK- LODI 1 Compensation — Exhibit B The total budget for this contract is a not -to -exceed time and materials at $30,000 per year for rate assistance. EES Consulting will charge the following billing rates: President $195 Manager/Senior Associate 190 Senior Engineer 190 Senior Project Manager 185 Project Manager 180 Senior Analyst/Engineer 175 Analyst/Engineer 170 Senior Administrative Assistant 120 The aforementioned rates will remain in effect until December 31, 2018. Materials and expenses will be billed at cost. EXHIBIT C Insurance Requirements for Consultant The Consultant shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement, insurance coverage as listed below. These insurance policies shall protect Consultant and any subcontractor performing work covered by this Agreement from claims for damages for personal injury, including accidental death, as well as from claims for property damages, which may arise from Consultant's operations under this Agreement, whether such operations be by Consultant, or by any subcontractor, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them, and the amount of such insurance shall be as follows: 1. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $2,000,000 Aggregate 2. COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY $1,000,000 Each Occurrence Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of any vehicle (including, owned, hired and non -hired vehicles) operated in performing any and all services pursuant to this Agreement. Coverage shall be written on ISO form CA 00 01 12 90, or a later version of this form, or an equivalent form providing equivalent liability coverage 3. PROFESSIONAL, LIABILITY! ERRORS AND OMISSIONS $1,000,000 Each Occurrence All limits are to be designated strictly for the City of Lodi, its elected and appointed boards, commissions, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers. All deductibles or self-insured retentions (SIR) must be disclosed to City's Risk Manager for approval and shall not reduce the limits of liability set forth hereinabove. Insurance policies containing any deductible or SIR provision shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the deductible or SIR may be satisfied by either the Named insured(s) or the City of Lodi. It is required that any available insurance proceeds broader than or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits set forth above, shall be available to City as an additional insured. Furthermore, the requirements for coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified in these insurance requirements; or (ii) the broader coverage and maximum limits of coverage of any insurance policy or proceeds available to the Consultant; whichever is greater. Consultant agrees and stipulates that any insurance coverage provided to the City of Lodi shall provide for a claims period following termination of coverage which is at least consistent with the claims period or statutes of limitations found in the California Tort Claims Act (California Government Code Section 810 et seq.) A copy of the certtlicate(s) of insurance with the fallowing endorsements shall be furnished to the City: (a) Additional Named Insured Endorsement Pursuant to a separate endorsement (ISO forrn CG 2010 (11/85) or equivalent form) such insurance as is afforded by this policy shall also apply to the City of Lodi, its elected and appointed boards, commissions, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers as additional named insureds. (b) Primary and Non -Contributory Insurance Endorsement Additional insurance coverage under the Consultant's policy shall be "primary and non-contributory" and will not seek contribution from City's insurance or self-insurance and shall be at least as broad as ISO form CG 20 01 04 13. NOTE: (1) The street address of the CiTY OF LODI must be shown along with (a) and (b) above: 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, California, 95240; (2) The insurance certificate must stale, on its face or as an endorsement, a description of the project that it is insuring. Page 1 of 2 pages Risk: rev.03.2014 Insurance Requirements for Consultant (continued) (0) Limits of Coverage The limits of insurance coverage required may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance of Consultant shall contain, or be endorsed to contain, a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of the City before the City's own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect the City as a named insured. (d) Severability of Interest Clause The term "Insured" is used severally and not collectively, but the inclusion herein of more than one insured shall not operate to increase the limit of the company's liability. (e) Notice of Cancellation or Change in Coverage Endorsement This policy may not be canceled nor the coverage reduced by the company without 30 days' prior written notice of such cancellation or reduction in coverage to the Risk Manager, City of Lodi, 221 West Pine St., Lodi, CA 95240. (I) Continuity of Coverage All policies shall be in effect on or before the first day of the Term of this Agreement. At least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of each insurance policy, Consultant shall furnish a certificate(s) showing that a new or extended policy has been obtained which meets the minimum requirements of this Agreement. Consultant shall provide proof of continuing insurance on at least an annual basis during the Term. if Consultant's insurance lapses or is discontinued for any reason, Consultant shall immediately notify the City and immediately obtain replacement insurance. (g) Failure to Comply If Consultant fails or refuses to obtain and maintain the required insurance, or fails to provide proof of coverage, the City may obtain the insurance. Consultant shall reimburse the City for premiums paid, with Interest on the premium paid by the City at the maximum allowable legal rate then in effect in California. The City shall notify Consultant of such payment of premiums within thirty (30) days of payment stating the amount paid, the name(s) of the insurer(s), and rate of interest. Consultant shall pay such reimbursement and interest on the first (16') day of the month following the City's notice. Notwithstanding and other provision of this Agreement, if Consultant fails or refuses to obtain or maintain insurance as required by this agreement, or falls to provide proof of insurance, the City may terminate this Agreement upon such breach. Upon such termination, Consultant shall immediately cease use of the Site or facilities and commence and diligently pursue the removal of any and all of its personal property from the site or facilities. (h) Qualified Insurer(s1 All insurance required by the terms of this Agreement must be provided by insurers licensed to do business in the State of California which are rated at least "A-, Vi" by the AM Best Ratings Guide, and which are acceptable to the City. Non -admitted surplus lines carriers may be accepted provided they are included on the most recent list of California eligible surplus lines insurers (LESLI list) and otherwise meet City requirements. Workers Compensation Insurance The Consultant shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement, Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of Consultant's employees employed at the site of the project and, if any work is sublet, Consultant shall require the subcontractor similarly to provide Worker's Compensation insurance for alt of the latter's employees unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by the Consultant in case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under this Agreement at the site of the project is not protected under the Worker's Compensation Statute, the Consultant shall provide end shall cause each subcontractor to provide insurance for the protection of said employees. A waiver of subrogation is required for workers compensation insurance. Thls policy may not be canceled nor the coverage reduced without 30 days' prior written notice of such cancellation or reduction in coverage to the Risk Manager, City of Lodi, 221 West Pine St., Lodi, CA 95240. NOTE: The City reserves the right to obtain a full certified copy of any insurance policy or endorsements required. Failure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of the City's right to exercise after the effective date. Page 2 l of 2 pages Risk: rev.03.2014 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MULTI-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE ANALYSIS SERVICES WITH EES CONSULTING, OF KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON WHEREAS, on January 15, 2014, the Lodi City Council approved a professional services agreement with EES Consulting ("EES") for $78,560 to conduct an electric utility rate study; and WHEREAS, EES completed the work and, as a result, staff recommended and City Council approved a five -percent rate increase for all electric utility customers that became effective January 1, 2015; and WHEREAS, staff requested EES's assistance to evaluate the impact of the changing electric utility business model to its current rate structure; and WHEREAS, staff has presented preliminary findings to the City Council at meetings on September 29, 2015 and January 12, 2016, and continues to work toward a final recommendation; and WHEREAS, all funds from the original contract with EES have been exhausted and EES's services are still needed to complete this work and evaluate all options to develop a more simplified, revenue neutral recommendation for City Council's consideration; and WHEREAS, a number of factors will continue to impact how electric utilities charge their customers, including, but not limited to, solar and renewable power requirements, and EES brings the expertise of rate making industry standards and changes to continue to assist the electric utility with these issues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a multi-year professional services agreement with EES Consulting, of Kirkland, Washington, for electric utility rate analysis services on an as -needed basis in an amount not to exceed $30,000 per year or $90,000 over three years. Dated: March 2, 2016 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2016-30 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held March 2, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and Mayor Chandler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mounce ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None NNIFE City Clerk 2016-30 -)'h. )"-eitntuo-eu . FERRAIOLO Jennifer Ferraiolo From: Jennifer Ferraiolo Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2016 11:09 AM To: 'Mike Lusk' Cc: City Council; Steve Schwabauer; Janice Magdich; Elizabeth Kirkley; Jordan Ayers; Jeff Hood Subject: RE: Blue Sheets for March 2, 2016 meeting Thank you for your email. It was received by the City Council and forwarded to the City Manager's office and all referenced departments for information, response, and/or handling. In addition, your correspondence will be provided as a Blue Sheet item for tonight's Council meeting. Jennifer M. Ferraiolo, CMC City Clerk P.O. Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6702 (209) 333-6807 FAX Original Message From: Mike Lusk [mailto:mclusk@softcom.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2016 11:02 AM To: City Council; mclusk@softcom.net Subject: Blue Sheets for March 2, 2016 meeting Lodi City Council March 2, 2016 General Comment: It is hard to believe the City of Lodi in presenting this agenda tonight, on one hand is expressing budget over runs and asking for addition funds to balance department budgets and on the other hand wants to spend money it doesn't appear to have on all of the agenda items listed. l•genda Item C-04 No vote on hiring EES Consulting for LEU rate analysis. I believe we have qualified employees within the LEU to understand rates and budgetary needs to balance a budget. This contract is a waste of rate payers money to perform redundant work. Agenda Item I-01 No vote approving Fiscal Year 2015/16 Mid -year Budget Adjustment. There should be a moratorium on new positions and pay increase that are not already a contract obligation. There are only 4 months left until the new budget year of 2016/17 is put out. This would leave time for more public disclosure and review before authorizing any increases to the budget that might effect utility budgets requiring rate increases. Items within this agenda item have either conflicts with other policies or create additional expenses to the City. Examples: New Position Recommended in the LEU -An Electric Utility Resources Analyst. Who is currently doing this work? Why ask for this position and at the rAgenda Item I-021 same time request a contract with EES for Rate Analysis? What effect does this position have on the overall LEU budget when considering rate increases and the larger problem of the Calpers Retirement debt looming over the City. The same questions noted above would apply to the salary upgrades and additional positions in the Finance Dept. Any residual funds regardless of how earmarked in any budget should be held and carried over into the next budget year with only 4 months left until new budget. Whether this be in Parks and Rec or any other Dept. Electric Utility item discussing the appropriations by $3,115,540 should be withheld. If memory is correct, wasn't monies authorized in the previous budget in the amount of 2 million dollars for this project and was part of the argument when justifying the 5 percent rate increase to the LEU rates last year? In addition last August 15, 2015 the lighting project was approved and a loan authorized from Farmers and Merchants Bank to fund this project with the understanding it would be repaid not by the LEU but through energy rebate programs. So now being 3 quarters of the way through this budget year why are all these departments expressing budget over runs requiring this request. They are substantial amounts of money. Is there not appropriate over site in order to make adjustments to operations to prevent these overruns? No vote on PRSC request for One -Eighth Cent Sales Tax Measure. This item expresses a 1/8th sales tax increase would create about 1.3 million dollars for the PRCS. Where does this figure come from. Just within the last few months I have suggested a sales tax increase be considered and earmarked for the Police and Fire Dept. force stabilization and help pay for the looming Calpers retirement debt. At that time I was informed 1/2 percent would only raise about $500 thousand dollars. Far short of the 1.3 million noted in this Item. So why this inflated projection for Parks and Rec? At the time the paid consultant made the noted survey were the participants given the choice of questions asked, such as would you like to pay for much needed street repair or add an item to the parks wish list. Would you like to increase the staffing on the Police Dept. contributing to the overall safety of the Citizens of Lodi or add to the Parks and Rec wish list. Would you like to pay for the looming Calpers retirement debt or add to the Parks and Rec wish list. So and So on. OR were they only asked the singular question of what would you like Lodi to have in relation to the Parks and Rec? If this was the case the percentages of approval could be grossly exaggerated. Since the mid 90's the City has been wanting to build a sports and aquatic facility of some kind and each time the public at large has not supported this item. An example would be the bond issue about 10 years ago that was defeated. realize there are current parks and play ground areas that need attention and should take priority over any new programs. In reference to 2 new parks coming up for construction, I would suggest that they should be paid for by builder impact fees for parks going into these new sub divisions. Pixley Park should be forever forgotten since it is in and industrial area and out of the way and funds for this park should be used elsewhere. The Parks and Rec wish list could use a lot of red lining. Having said all of the above, I realized the Parks and Rec budget is under funded and more money is needed but when faced with the reality of should you pay for groceries and bills or go on vacation, the vacation is the last on the list. f Agenda Item I-031 No vote on adopting resolution approving the new classification and salary range of Events Coordinatior and approving the reclassification of one Senior Administrative Clerk to the Events Coordinator. As stated previously, wait for new budget year for review and impact on overall budget and Calpers debt. [Agenda Item 1-04] No vote on adopting resolution approving the new classification and salary range for Utility Billing Specialist and Approve the reclassification of three Customer Service Representatives to the Position of Utility Billing Specialist. 2 As stated previously, wait for new budget year for review and impact on overall budget and Calpers debt. What impact on utility rates? [Agenda Item I-051No vote on adopt resolution approving amendments to the Job Description and Salary range of City Planner and approving the reclassification on one Senior Planner to City Planner. As stated previously, wait for new budget year for review and impact on overall budget and Calpers debt. fenda Item I-05/No vote on adopt resolution approving the classification, job description and salary range for the position of Electric Utility Resources Analyst. As stated previously, wait for new budget year for review and impact on overall budget and Calpers debt. What impact on utility rates? Respectfully Mike Lusk, Lodi 3