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AGENDA TITLE: Receive Report from the City Manager on City Council Goal Progress
MEETING DATE: June 7, 2017
PREPARED BY: City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report from the City Manager on City Council goal
progress.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In 2015, the Council held two public workshops to identify, prioritize and set project specific goals
intended to complement the aspirational goals, objectives and major projects identified by the Council
more than a decade earlier. The Council identified several priorities and categories:
- Economic Development, including "shovel -ready" land and incentive program to focus on
underutilized parcels
- Public Safety, Gang Reduction Intervention Program, training and increase in staffing
Fiscal sustainability, asset preservation, CaIPERS and Other Post -Employment Benefits
- East Side Rehabilitation, incentive programs and infrastructure
Addressing homelessness issues
Providing Downtown wi-fi internet and music
Beautification of highway overpasses
The Council staff reports and the minutes from the workshops are attached for more information. Council
and staff accomplished much since the 2015 goal setting and more work needs to be done. Staff offers
the following highlights of achievements:
Fiscal Sustainability
City Manager's Office
■ PERS stabilization fund. The City has moved aggressively to address its fiscal sustainability in
light of the pending financial crisis driven by CaIPERS plan to address its unfunded liabilities.
As Council knows, the City faces an increase in our General Fund PERS bill from $6
million/year to $13.5 million/year over the next five years. Unfortunately all indications are that
the bill will continue increasing in the years after that, although longer term projections
become increasingly difficult. At the close of the 2015/16 budget year Council established a
PERS stabilization trust and later funded it with unrestricted reserves of $3 million. The draft
budget before you tonight adds another $1.8 million in general fund reserves generated
through new cost of service charges in Streets, Transit and Community Development. These
changes significantly lengthen the amount of time the City will remain solvent. Early
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Stephen Schw auer, City Manager
estimations that did not include PERS Stabilization funds projected that the City would be
insolvent by the end of 2021. Council's most recent actions extend that time frame an
additional 18 months through the summer of 2023.
Staff and Council have also been active on the advocacy front working collaboratively with the
League of California Cities to bring this issue back to the forefront of the cities legislative
agenda. The City Manager serves on a League pension task force that is drafting a policy
paper and survey to generate data to bring the legislature to reality in terms of the cliff many
California cities will face without reform. Councilwoman JoAnne Mounce has also worked in
her capacity as League President to drive the issue back to the forefront. While staff are
assessing additional steps to address this crisis, the 2017/18 budget message should make it
clear that the City is in need of long term funding sources or PERS expense reductions to
continue to be able to provide a politically sustainable level of municipal services.
Economic Development
• Continued growth. Lodi continues to grow its economic and housing base. On the commercial
side this includes the buildout of Reynolds Ranch and the Lodi Shopping Center and the
reuse of former Walmart space. While store closure announcements and turnover have been
disappointing, Lodi continues its resilience with new stores and services offering Lodi
residents and visitors additional choices. On the residential side, the Rose Gate and Orchard
Lane developments continue to build (FCB Homes) and the Villa Fiore (Van Ruiten Ranch
project), Harvest Crossing (Grupe Development - Turner/Lower Sac), Vintner Square (Grupe
Development - Taylor/Lower Sac), Reynolds Ranch Apartments, Reynolds Ranch Senior
Housing, Eden Senior Housing are at various stages of development. In addition, the City has
issued planning approvals for two new Lodi hotels; La Quinta Inn and Candlewood Suites.
■ Former General Mills property. The property was acquired in March 2016 by Bond
Manufacturing, an East Bay headquartered outdoor living products distributer. Bond currently
occupies approximately 400,000 square feet, however, approximately two-thirds of the
property is vacant and available for lease. Staff supports the owner in marketing the property,
including promoting Lodi's strategic benefits while responding to interested parties and
recommending the site in response to referrals from the California Governor's Office of
Business and Economic Development (GO -BIZ). Staff is working with the San Joaquin
Partnership to address inquiries about the site.
• Industrial development. Staff is encouraged by preliminary plans to develop a longtime
undeveloped approximately 21 -acre parcel on South Guild Avenue. Notwithstanding the
largely underutilized former General Mills manufacturing facility, the City has a low inventory
of privately owned industrial land available to accommodate new development. The City's
adopted 2010 General Plan designated a few hundred acres of the adjacent unincorporated
area as future industrial growth area to meet eventual market demand, however, within the
context of the current market recovery some have argued the lack of shovel -ready land could
be making the City less attractive to site selectors averse to the time and risk traditionally
associated with the annexation, land entitlement and infrastructure buildout process. A
number of large-scale industrial projects continue to move forward in other areas of the
county, primarily within strategically planned and speculatively developed industrial parks.
This activity in many ways mirrors Lodi's own recent growth in retail commercial development
and is the fruit of long term planning investments made years prior. Staff's understanding of
the current sentiment is the high cost of construction makes a sizeable speculative industrial
development in Lodi too risky for developers. This is entirely market-driven and may change
as property values further increase.
• Cepheid. In March 2016 Cepheid purchased the former Blue Shield office buildings on Guild
Avenue, which have been vacant for several years, with plans to expand their adjacent
manufacturing line and to provide additional office support space. Ultimately Cepheid expects
the acquisition will enable the company to create between 250 and 300 new jobs in Lodi,
bringing the company's Lodi employment to 500. Although a private effort, staff and Council
put a significant effort into creating a business climate that makes Lodi attractive for Cepheid.
Electric Utility Department
• The Electric Utility has been working to support Lodi City Council's economic development
goals by way of its 10 -year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to ensure sufficient capacity and
reliability of the electric infrastructure to support existing, expanding, and new developments in
the community. The CIP includes ongoing substation, overhead, and underground electric
utility improvements to maintain its distribution system. In addition, when providing new
electric service the utility requires developers to install infrastructure to the property line in
preparation for future growth for the neighboring parcel. Another key component of the CIP is
the 230 kV Interconnection Project that will provide Lodi's electric customers (existing and
new) with increased reliability and capacity at the point of interconnection to the transmission
grid. Staff continues to work with the Lodi Chamber of Commerce and its Agribusiness
Committee in an attempt to develop and maintain support for the project.
• The Electric Utility offers economic development rate incentives to provide discounts on the
electric bill for new businesses and new jobs. In addition, various energy efficiency and solar
incentives are available to all commercial and industrial customers.
Public Safety
Police Department
• Automated vehicle license plate readers were installed this year and have become
increasingly popular with our officers. The readers have already led to several recoveries of
stolen vehicles and assisted in the apprehension of several suspects for various crimes in our
community.
• Special Enforcement Team (SET). The department identified highly proactive officers and
formed a SET that uses predictive policing analysis to identify the area where new crimes will
occur. The Department puts these officers to work on overtime in various areas that appear to
be the most likely for new crimes to be committed and where most gang crimes occur. In
2016, we have had the lowest number of gang crimes (49) ever recorded. These low numbers
were recorded even with two gang homicides in 14 hours earlier in the year. The SET team
has shown to be very effective in reducing gang crimes and general crime overall in our
community. The SET team does not respond to constant radio calls so they are freed up to
be more pro -active in gang and crime ridden areas. They have also been utilized at times to
concentrate on traffic enforcement. We have worked for collaboratively with Ruben Guardiola
and Families First and this has contributed to the reduction of gang member numbers and our
school resource officer's teaching GREAT to the kids also has an effect on the kids and their
decision making.
Homelessness
Police Department
• We have used officers and SET team members to work on the homeless problem in Lodi. We
have also continued to work with Caltrans on certain areas. The Department hired Officer
Ryan Holz as a community liaison officer that is similar to a position at the Manteca Police
Department. This allows the officer more time to find resources for the clients they serve. We
are also continually working with our faith based organizations to help with this community-
wide issue.
East Side Infrastructure Rehabilitation
Public Works Department
2016 Extruded Traffic Stripes
• Completed August 2016
• Final Cost: $56,517
• Included Bike Lane on Pine Street
Alley Improvement Project — Phase 5
• Completed September 2016
• Final Cost: $133,676
• Location between Daisy Avenue and De Force Avenue
2016 Cherokee Lane Accessibility Improvements Project
• Completed December 2016
• Final Cost: $162,486
Alley Improvement Project — Phase 5
• Completed September 2016
• Final Cost: $133,676
• Location between Daisy Avenue and De Force Avenue
2016 Grapeline Bus Stop Accessibility and Shelter Improvements Project
• Completed March 2017
• Final Cost: $396,088
Fire Station No. 2 Replacement Project
• Completed December 2015
• Final Cost: $4,373,804
Lawrence Avenue Accessible Parking Improvements
• Completed June 2017
• Final Cost: $59,567
Additional projects to be completed in the near-term
2017 Grapeline Bus Stop Accessibility and Shelter Improvements Project
• Scheduled Completion: Summer 2017
• Estimated Cost: $460,000
Lockeford Street Improvement Project
• Scheduled Start: October 2017
• Location between Union Pacific Rail Road and Cherokee Lane
Water Meter Program — Phase 7
• Scheduled Completion: Fall 2017
• Estimated Cost: $4,983,200
Stephen Schwabauer
City Manager
Attachments:
LODI CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2015
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
The Special City Council meeting of March 31, 2015, held at Hutchins Street Square, 125 South
Hutchins Street, Lodi, was called to order by Mayor Johnson at 6:01 p.m.
Present: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi,
Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Johnson
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo
NOTE: Council Member Kuehne left the meeting at 6:33 p.m.; Council Member Nakanishi left the
meeting at 8:10 p.m.
B. Topic(s)
B-1 City Council Goal Setting (CM)
City Manager Schwabauer provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding City Council goal
setting. Specific topics of discussion included the City's mission statement, existing major goals
and objectives, and available resources.
Council Member Nakanishi stated he would like to see the City's mission statement include the
City's desire to provide courteous, efficient service to its citizens.
Council Member Mounce expressed concern that the City's mission and goals do not address the
separation of east and west side, stating that the City should provide equal service to all citizens
of this community. Additionally, she believed the objective to provide open access to public
meetings is not currently being met because notices and information are not posted in other
languages or at locations that would provide the best outreach to other cultures.
Mr. Schwabauer stated that staff would bring back the comments at a later meeting to adopt
changes to the existing goals.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Mr. Schwabauer stated that staff is currently in
negotiations with all of the unions and it is possible that all or some portion of the available
funding could be spent on labor issues. He explained that one priority may be to address the
employees who have contributed to the City's success in surviving the recession by taking pay
cuts.
Each department and Council Member described their top goals and priorities, as set forth in the
staff report and PowerPoint. Additional discussion and questions occurred as shown below.
City Clerk
In response to Council Member Kuehne, City Clerk Ferraiolo graded the current e -Records
system as mediocre due to its age and unreliability and further expressed her hope that a new
system would be more technologically advanced and dependable.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Ms. Ferraiolo stated that the option to address the issue on a
Citywide basis by updating the City's website and customizing a records management program
would involve the Information Technology Division, as well as buy -in from City departments.
Council Member Mounce concurred that the City's website needs to be improved and that the
e -Records system should be more user-friendly, as documents are often difficult to locate.
Mr. Schwabauer added that, at this time, staff is not asking for a decision between the two
options and there is more research needed to see which direction makes the most sense.
Council Member Nakanishi
Council Member Nakanishi outlined his goals, which were not originally included in the staff report
or PowerPoint, stating that he shares the same goals as his fellow Council Members. He
expressed that the areas of jobs, sales tax, and income tax are important, and his primary goals
would be safe streets and schools; gang suppression via the California Gang Reduction,
Intervention and Prevention Program; the browned -out Fire Engine No. 1; park maintenance; and
economic development.
Community Development
In response to Council Member Mounce, Mr. Schwabauer explained that the request for a second
gang intervention worker comes from the Community Development Department, versus the
Police Department, because it operates the Community Development Block Grant program and
houses that employee. He stated that many cities find that this position does not belong in
the Police Department, as it can be mistakenly viewed as a narcotics agent.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Schwabauer stated that the request for an additional
inspector position would be added as an authorized position; however, it would not be filled
unless the level of permits increased significantly. Developers count on speed to get inspections
scheduled and finalized in a timely manner, and staff would like the ability to bring in a second
position, likely on a contract basis, when the need arises.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Schwabauer stated that the Reynolds Ranch annexation, as
an example, included a requirement in the application that the developer fund the cost of
environmental studies and all of the work to make the annexation possible. In further response,
Mr. Schwabauer stated that there are likely 10 times more property owners in the future industrial
annexation than there were for either Reynolds Ranch or the Southwest/Gateway annexations
and that anywhere between 500 and 1,000 acres could be annexed into the City.
Economic Development
In response to Council Member Mounce, Business Development Manager Adam Brucker stated
that Worknet has training programs and that staff is providing this information to General Mills
employees. Ms. Mounce suggested that apprenticeship and trade programs be shared with them
as well and stated she has contact information that she could share with staff.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Brucker stated that Worknet is working with General Mills to
plan a job fair for late summer.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Electric Utility Director Elizabeth Kirkley stated that the
fiber optic network was originally installed for communication to the substation and operations
center through the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system, which is still currently
in use. The plan is to expand the fiber to other facilities, such as Police, Fire, and Hutchins Street
Square, for City purposes. Ms. Kirkley explained that there are other fiber strands that the City
could potentially utilize as part of its economic development tool box. Mr. Brucker added that the
City installed more fiber than it needed and it is being underutilized.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Ms. Kirkley stated that it is more costly to run
electricity underground. Council Member Nakanishi expressed support for researching the
feasibility of operating a fiber network.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Brucker stated that, in working with a consultant, staff would
develop a project scope to ascertain what the potential revenue could be in operating a fiber
network in order to determine if it is feasible and beneficial before proceeding.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Schwabauer stated that one of the costs of the
project is to provide nodes in the network so that others can access the fiber and the consultant
would assist in determining what that cost is. Another cost is to stretch the fiber, beyond the City
facilities already on the network, to those who want to use it.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Brucker stated that many cities have property -
based improvement districts, as well as business improvement districts, and the formation of
a downtown property -based business improvement district would not be uncommon.
Council Member Mounce questioned how many out-of-town property owners there were in the
downtown area, to which Mr. Brucker responded that he was unsure. Ms. Mounce predicted that
the out-of-town owners will demonstrate the greatest resistance, as well as others who are less
vested in the downtown area. Mr. Brucker stated that, as part of the process, the property owners
being assessed participate in an election process that would require a majority vote in favor to
form the district, to which Ms. Mounce stated she believed that will be a challenge.
Mayor Johnson suggested that staff review information on the previous attempt to determine what
worked and what did not.
Electric Utility Department
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Ms. Kirkley stated that electricity for new
developments is primarily underground and each city has its own unique circumstances that
influence whether electricity should be installed overhead or underground.
Council Member Mounce expressed her desire that the lines on Cherokee Lane be installed
underground.
Fire Deoartnient
In response to Mayor Johnson, Ms. Kirkley, who shared a similar goal with Fire on succession
planning, stated that staff annually reviews the budget on training funds for existing employees
and to ascertain whether new hires are adequately qualified or will require additional education or
instruction to get them to a higher -performing level.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, Deputy City Manager Jordan Ayers stated that one
of his goals ties into the Fire Department's goal, which is to develop a vehicle replacement policy,
and that the vehicle replacement fund is currently underfunded by $2.4 million. Mr. Ayers stated
that an agency should typically set aside a dollar amount equal to depreciation. As an example, a
piece of equipment with a 25 -year life expectancy should have a 4 percent set-aside every year,
as well as an inflation factor.
Council Member Mounce stressed the importance of an asset replacement policy to replace or
repair all City assets, including the turf at the Grape Bowl, vehicles, apparatus, and any piece of
equipment with a 5- to 10 -year lifespan.
Council Member Nakanishi stated that he cannot see how government agencies can set aside
money when they have so little funding available, to which Mr. Ayers responded that many
governmental entities have a plan in place for asset replacement.
Internal Services Department
In response to Council Member Mounce, Mr. Ayers stated that the fixed asset data has been sent
to Tyler Technologies for conversion and that the information should be loaded and available
soon, which would fulfill one of the concerns expressed by the City's auditor.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Mr. Ayers stated that his budget staff would provide
each department with a list of assets included in the vehicle replacement fund, as well as the
depreciation amount, and direct departments to include those dollar values in their annual budget.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Mr. Ayers stated there are two types of California
Public Employees Retirement System (Cal -PERS) liabilities: one is the pool of employees who
have Sick Leave conversion, which will decrease over time; and the other is the nominal fee for
every retiree who takes medical insurance through the Cal -PERS system, which will continue to
occur.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Ayers stated that most jurisdictions have a third party trust
fund handle the Other Post Employment Benefits liability in order to get credit within the actuarial
process.
Mayor Johnson commented that he believed the numbers used on vehicle replacement are
unrealistic and that the vehicles should not be turned over at such a low mileage.
Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services
In response to Council Member Mounce, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Jeff
Hood stated that the Hutchins Street Square Foundation's goal is to create an endowment fund
for investment in the Square to do things such as extension of fiber optic into the building and
replacement of chairs, tables, and equipment. He stated that he would be willing to approach the
Foundation to ask if it would spend some of the investment proceeds from the recently -donated
money on the roof replacement project.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Hood stated that the Lions Club officially adopted Emerson
Park and its representatives are proposing to improve the small playground area regarding
access issues and replacing outdated playground equipment, as well as potentially adding a
second picnic shelter because of the park's popularity.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Hood stated that plans are being developed, with the
assistance of the Public Works Department, for the resurfacing of the north side of Lodi Lake. The
first draft is under review with the State Division of Boating and Waterways, and construction
would likely begin this winter, with completion in mid -spring. He estimated that the south side
parking lot improvements would begin after that project, adding that there is money available from
the land sale associated with the Surface Water Treatment Plant, but he was reluctant to move
forward with the project for fear that the heavy equipment from the other project could cause
damage.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Hood stated that he would contact the State Division of
Boating and Waterways to see if it could provide any assistance with the Lodi Lake erosion
issue.
Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler stated that boat speed is a contributing factor to the erosion
problem, adding that there is a community group who would like to see the City pursue the issue
because the boats are loud, dangerous, and destroying the river. Mr. Hood stated that a recent
study found that boat wake, wind, and the river washing against the bank are causing the
problem with erosion. The changes in water levels from Woodbridge Irrigation District operations
and bank alterations upstream also have an impact.
Police Department
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Police Chief Mark Helms confirmed that the City's
firing range is located in the old Police Department Building, it is in disrepair, and it is inadequate
for long-distance or rifle training, adding that staff often must rent a facility or utilize Stockton's
range.
Council Member Mounce requested that the Chief work with the City Manager to schedule a
Shirtsleeve Session to tour the Police Department facility to view the conditions and the various
apparatus and equipment that need replacement.
Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler commended Chief Helms for his department's quality of work,
despite budget challenges.
Pubfic Works Department
In response to Council Member Mounce, Public Works Director Wally Sandelin stated that power
washing the downtown sidewalks is necessary due to the high level of contaminants on the
walkways; the amount of water that a pressure washer uses is less than a regular hose; and the
volume of water extracted back into the machine after cleaning is low.
Council Member Mounce expressed that she would like to see the sidewalk gap closure policy
come back to Council.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Sandelin stated that the traffic signal on Turner Road and
California Street moved up on the priority list based on comments from Council and the public.
Mayor Johnson stated he was previously told by staff that what moves a signalized intersection
up or down on the priority list has to do with whether it meets the State's guidelines and he
questioned why this particular light moved higher, to which Mr. Sandelin agreed he would meet
with him later to discuss the issue.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Mr. Sandelin stated that the potential decrease in
federal and State funding by as much as 30 percent for road repairs will affect the City's ability
to maintain the streets at the current level; however, Lodi's street surfaces and repairs are
superior to most communities in California, and he calculated that the reduction in funding may
impact the City less than surrounding communities. In addition, he stated that some of the
reduction could be made up from Community Facilities District (CFD) taxes from new
development, which would provide general fund revenue for other departments and free up
money for specified maintenance. Mr. Schwabauer explained that the CFD tax is on new
development coming into the City and is not a new tax.
Mr. Schwabauer asked that participants rank their top priorities by placing stickers next to their
most important goals, which were displayed on presentation boards. Council Members received
four stickers each, department heads received two apiece, and each member of the public
received two stickers. Mr. Schwabauer explained that the results will not be debated this evening
and that staff would return at a later date with a set list of goals that Council can further structure
and rank.
Mayor Johnson suggested that this exercise be postponed since two of the Council Members left
the meeting early, to which Mr. Schwabauer suggested that the ranking activity proceed and that
Council Member Kuehne's and Nakanishi's priorities can be added prior to tabulating the list.
RECESS
At 8:25 p.m., Mayor Johnson called for a recess in order to distribute stickers to the participants,
and the City Council meeting reconvened at 8:32 p.m.
Following the ranking exercise, Mr. Schwabauer provided a general review of the results. Council
Member Mounce suggested that many of the goals can be grouped together, such as gang
suppression and homelessness with the Police Department's goal to increase staffing, in order to
better refine the goals.
Michael Carouba expressed support for this meeting and exercise, which demonstrated a glaring
need for an increase in City revenue. He suggested that the City consider leasing the fiber ring to
an existing network rather than trying to become one, which could save the City money. He
believed the City needs to improve in the economic development area and suggested that efforts
be made in all areas, not just industrial, adding that there are many locations currently not served
by City electric and water.
Ed Miller stated that, based on the needs presented this evening, he believed the City was
severely lacking in funds to achieve its objectives and, until the economic environment produces
revenue, the City will continue to be unable to hire police officers, repair parking lots, and improve
Lodi Lake. He believed that many people still have the false belief that Lodi is a no -growth city.
Mr. Miller suggested that greater effort be made to convince State legislators to change how it
treats small businesses because many can no longer afford to remain open, which negatively
effects the economy.
Pat Patrick, President and CEO of the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce, concurred that the
City peeds more revenue. He stated that the City can no longer compete the way it currently is
with other communities, adding that the Chamber's Vision 2020 Plan is a resource than can help
with this endeavor because it includes ideas with little to no costs tied to them. Bay Area
businesses are looking to escape their high-cost location, and Lodi needs to be ready to target
them and bring in those high -paying jobs.
C. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
9:06 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
City Clerk
LODI CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
The Special Goal Setting meeting of the City Council of May 26, 2015, held at Hutchins Street
Square, 125 South Hutchins Street, Lodi, was called to order by Mayor Johnson at 6:07 p.m.
Present: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler,
and Mayor Johnson
Absent: Council Member Mounce
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo
B. Topics(s)
B-1 City Council Goal Setting (CM)
City Manager Schwabauer explained that the purpose of the meeting is to follow-up from the first
goal setting session, at which Council, staff, and the public provided input on Citywide priorities,
and give Council an opportunity to rank the priorities based on the outcome of the first session.
From that meeting, the priorities were arranged into eight categories: economic development,
downtown, homeless, public safety, gangs, fiscal sustainability, asset preservation, and
"other." Mr. Schwabauer cautioned that the upcoming fiscal year budget is near completion and
that any projects or priorities that Council directs this evening would likely come back as a mid-
year budget adjustment. He stated that $775,000 in one-time funding, as a result of the end of the
"triple flip," is the available resource for funding priorities.
Mayor Johnson expressed disappointment in the lack of public turnout at both goal setting
sessions and suggested a third session to discuss a narrowed -down list and, hopefully,
encourage greater public input. Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler and Council Member Nakanishi
believed a subsequent session was unnecessary.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Schwabauer explained that a Number 1 was
the highest rank in the previous exercise. In further response, Mr. Schwabauer reiterated that
none of the items on the list are included in the budget; projects would need to be
addressed during mid -year budget adjustment; and the purpose of this meeting is to rank the
priorities and not to determine funding, process, and timeline for each priority.
Council reviewed each of the categories.
Economic Development & Downtown
Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler stated there was overlap in the goals as many were similar, and
Council Member Kuehne suggested consolidating some of the listed items.
Mayor Johnson explained his goal regarding an economic development incentive program,
stating the City should be ready to assist new businesses relocating or expanding in Lodi by
offering rebates on electricity, water, and wastewater or reducing permit fees. He would like a
plan in place as a starting point for staff to assist businesses as soon as an inquiry is received.
Council Member Kuehne suggested the homelessness issue be removed as a category
because significant effort is being made by the Homeless Solutions Committee to develop a
strategy to address the homeless. At this point, there is no action necessary on the City's part,
and if a solution is discovered, he hoped it would not cost the City much, other than a potential
property to address the serious lack of housing. Council Member Nakanishi concurred with the
suggestion.
Mayor Johnson agreed, stating that an economic development business attraction plan would
include a dollar figure on what it would take to annex and make industrial land "shovel ready" so
there is full awareness of costs and steps needed to make land available; whereas, placing a
dollar figure on the homeless situation is difficult because the cost and timeline are unknown
factors.
Mr. Schwabauer suggested creating a separate category for "opportunity cost items," to include
homelessness and other priorities that are important and need staff attention but lack specific
dollars and timelines.
Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler expressed support for the suggestion, agreeing that the homeless
situation is a high priority, but it lacks a precise strategy. He further suggested that several of the
items listed under economic development were similar and should be consolidated and/or
eliminated.
Mr. Schwabauer suggested that the priority relating to Lodi's fiber optic system be placed in the
"opportunity cost items" category and that staff continue working toward that endeavor.
Mayor Johnson agreed with removing the priority relating to the Vision 2020 goals and suggested
combining the four goals relating to jobs, business attraction, economic incentives, and
infrastructure into one common priority.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Schwabauer stated that staff understands that Council is
looking for projects that make it possible for businesses to locate in Lodi without the need to
annex land, prepare environmental documentation, work with various agencies, and build
electrical infrastructure.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Schwabauer confirmed that Lodi's infrastructure is
largely in decent shape, but some effort is necessary on electrical infrastructure, which is
currently starting to be addressed. In terms of water, wastewater, and streets, Lodi's ratings are
extremely high in comparison to a majority of the country, especially with streets, and he stated
that all of the outdated water and wastewater lines will be replaced within the next couple of
years. Infrastructure on the water delivery and wastewater collection level are ready to serve new
business; however, electric utility infrastructure, particularly with substations and lines, is
inadequate for growth on the east side of Lodi. In addition, an environmental impact report (EIR)
is not in place to allow annexation of land in that area. Mr. Schwabauer provided examples of the
Reynolds Ranch project, stating it cost $750,000 to implement a full EIR, and the attempted Delta
College satellite campus, which was estimated at $7 million for water, wastewater, and electric
utility infrastructure, in addition to environmental and attorney fees. He added that smaller -scale
annexations may be easier to manage and less expensive because they would likely not require
a full EIR.
Council Member Kuehne stated that economic development should also include streamlining the
process for business owners locating in town to include concessions on electric utility
and researching existing buildings that are underutilized and getting them compliant with
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations or demolished in some cases. Mr. Schwabauer
concurred that there are a number of underutilized buildings and an incentive program would
make it economically feasible for a business to utilize it. Council Member Kuehne stated that staff
in Community Development should have a list readily available of vacant properties, along with
the size and requirements necessary to make the building user -ready and related incentives to
make the endeavor worthwhile to the incoming business. He further stated that a potential
business owner should be able to accomplish much of its efforts at one counter, rather than
having to move from one department to another.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Council Member Kuehne stated that his suggestion is different
than business incentives and attractions involving annexation of land, EIRs, and infrastructure.
Mayor Johnson suggested encapsulating that into the downtown category.
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Council Member Kuehne stated that both goals are important and should be made the top two
priorities: incentive program for businesses coming into town for commercial, industrial, and retail;
and annexation of small acreage to be "shovel ready." Mr. Schwabauer stated that staff will
encapsulate economic development for "shovel ready" projects as one category and economic
incentive programs for underutilized properties as another category.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Schwabauer stated that the downtown property based
improvement district can be added to the "opportunity cost items" category.
Council Member Kuehne stated he would like to pursue the issue of WiFi in the downtown area,
as well as music during special events and weekends. Further, Council Member Kuehne
suggested using Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue to beautify the underpass at Harney
Lane and fund a portion of the wayfinding signage program as this would be an investment in
tourism by making the entries into the community more attractive.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, Mr. Schwabauer stated that Caltrans would need to
cede its obligation to maintain the freeway rights-of-way and he believed Caltrans would agree
under the condition and by agreement that it be in perpetuity and that the City indemnify and hold
Caltrans harmless. He stated that Lodi's TOT is 6 percent, which is lower than most of the
surrounding communities, and Visit Lodi! charges an additional 3 percent. Mr. Schwabauer stated
that Lodi placed an initiative on the ballot in early 2000 to adjust the TOT, but it failed because
voters did not understand who would pay the tax and how the money would be used. He believed
a better effort could have been made to educate voters on the measure.
Mayor Johnson suggested another attempt to place the matter on a future ballot, along with an
education piece, to which Mr. Schwabauer replied that staff could accomplish that with a relatively
limited expenditure of staff time and resources. He further stated that he would be willing to speak
on the matter at service clubs and further educate the public; however, the City is strictly
prohibited from using City resources to promote a measure and encourage people how to vote.
The City can, however, use resources to educate the public with fliers and informational pieces
on what the measure means, how much money could be raised, and how the money would be
spent. In addition, Council Members and staff can individually educate and promote the measure
on their own time, and an agency such as Visit Lodi! could use resources to promote the
measure.
In response to Council Member Kuehne, Mr. Schwabauer stated that staff is already in progress
with the downtown property based improvement district effort; Council has dedicated resources to
the downtown, including lighting and sidewalk cleaning and repairs; he and the Mayor have
attended meetings with downtown business owners to promote this proposal; and Business
Development Manager Adam Brucker will begin setting up meetings and preparing a layout of the
program. The previous partnership with the downtown was a promotions -based program, but
based on meetings with the owners, they would prefer a maintenance -based program, and staff
will develop a list of maintenance needs in the downtown area. He suggested the item be placed
under the "opportunity cost items" category and stated he hopes to introduce a program and list
of projects to Council by the end of the year.
Public Safety & Gangs
Mayor Johnson suggested that public safety and gangs be in the same category
Council Member Nakanishi stated that, for the average citizen, public safety is a higher priority
than economic development and the downtown. People want safe streets, fire and police
protection, and gang prevention. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Schwabauer
stated that succession planning for the Fire Department includes encouraging staff to attend
command college, management training, and classes and programs that would make them more
eligible for promotion when opportunities arise. Council Member Nakanishi stated that the
browned -out Engine No. 1 should be fully and permanently restored and expressed support for
funding the Gang Reduction, Intervention, and Prevention (GRIP) program. Mr. Schwabauer
stated that the fire engine was funded in the budget at $275,000 and next year Council can
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evaluate the success of the allocation and whether it was enough to keep the engine in full
operation. Further, Mr. Schwabauer stated that, through the negotiation process, effort is being
made to keep valuable employees in both Police and Fire so they are not perpetually
understaffed.
Council Member Kuehne stated he would like to see the GRIP program funded as a regular
budget item so that each year it is not a scramble to fund the program. Mr. Schwabauer stated
that the officer element of the program is being funded going forward.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, Captain Tod Patterson stated that the Police
Department's budget calls for 71 officers; however, with retirements occurring over the next few
weeks and officers on injury leave, the number of available officers is 64. He added that a recent
recruitment will add two new officers in early June. Captain Patterson stated the Department is
using saved overtime money to initiate a downtown walking beat on Tuesdays and Thursdays
and designating a downtown bike officer to the weekly Farmers' Market and on Saturdays. In
addition, while School Resource Officers are on break from school for the summer, their time will
be allocated to certain divisions, patrol, or as bike officers.
In response to Council Member Kuehne, Captain Patterson stated that, with regard to
recruitment, there are currently six applicants in background check, but that is a lengthy process.
He hopes to be at 71 officers by July 1. In further response, Captain Patterson stated that
the Department is authorized for 71 officers; 25 years ago, the Department was authorized for 85
officers; and any increase over 71 would be a benefit to the Department.
Mr. Schwabauer pointed out that the difficulty for the Police Department is that it rarely remains
fully staffed for a long period of time due to retirements and injuries. Staff is looking into methods
or programs to address impending retirements in order to be overstaffed for a short period of
time, allowing the Department to continue downtown patrol or special projects. He stated it can be
risky to allow a department to become overstaffed; however, it would be for a short, limited time
and the costs are not significant. Mr. Schwabauer explained that a potential program would
encourage those nearing retirement to notify the Department early, require the officer to sign a
binding notice of retirement, and hire an officer to work for a certain time period before the retiree
leaves employment with the City.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Schwabauer agreed there is a risk with new hires because
not every officer passes probation, but the benefit is that the speed of the recruitment process will
be increased while the Department is at full, or close to full, staff before the retiree leaves.
Council Member Kuehne suggested that the sight of a parked Police car and presence of officers
in an area would make an impact in discouraging crime.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Fire Chief Larry Rooney stated the Fire Department is similarly
experiencing staffing difficulties. There are three openings with five to six applicants currently in
background check who will begin the Fire academy through the City of Stockton in July. He stated
that the majority of the Department is individuals new to their positions: command staff is 95
percent new and line personnel is 60 percent new, which is the driver behind succession
planning. The Department had a high percentage of retirements and transfers to other agencies
over the last few years alone, and Chief Rooney would like to see a Department where people
remain and grow along with the Department by progressing through the ranks.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Neighborhood Services Manager Joseph Wood stated that the
Youth Outreach Workers work with at -risk kids on campus during school sessions and over the
summer break they continue to maintain contact and assist them with training, jobs, and activities
that will keep them occupied and away from destructive elements.
Mayor Johnson suggested the Fire Department needs some attention to develop programs or
schedules to allow new staff to develop and grow. Mr. Schwabauer pointed out that, despite
having a high number of individuals serving in new capacities, they are all extremely experienced,
intelligent, and energetic. Mayor Johnson agreed, stating he was primarily concerned with those
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entering the department at the base level.
With regard to public safety, Mr. Schwabauer suggested grouping the category to include public
safety, GRIP funding, and staffing as a priority. Council Member Nakanishi requested there be an
emphasis on gangs and gang suppression.
Fiscal Sustainability
In response to Mayor Johnson, Deputy City Manager Jordan Ayers explained that asset
management was initially suggested by the Fire Department to implement a true equipment
replacement program that would incorporate, not solely vehicles and equipment, but also tools
they use on a daily basis, such as turn -out gear, and that both scheduling and funding be a part
of the program.
Council Member Kuehne stated that staff generally has an idea how long turn -out gear will last,
based on how many washes reduce the fire retardant capability of the gear as well as damage
during course of work, and that replacement should be incorporated into the budget. Mr. Ayers
explained that historically the gear is replaced when necessary; however, funds are not typically
set aside and allocated for future replacements.
Mr. Schwabauer stated the concept of allocating funds and developing a replacement
schedule applies across the board for all City assets, including buildings.
Council Member Nakanishi suggested creating an ordinance that would require this concept so
that the funding is secure and cannot be taken for other purposes. Mr. Schwabauer explained
that the Council cannot tie the hands of future Councils, adding that a policy can be implemented,
but it would be difficult to ensure a future Council would continue to abide by it. City Attorney
Magdich stated that Council could implement a plan similar to the current reserve policy
and create a new reserve for asset management, but she pointed out that, despite it being more
formalized, it would still be subject to Council discretion.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Ayers stated that the entire section on fiscal sustainability
relates to policies on how the City operates on a fiscal standpoint including management,
replacement, and funding of all City assets, as well as a strategic plan relating to information
technology. Mr. Schwabauer suggested the information technology strategic plan be listed under
"opportunity cost items" and that staff will develop a program for Council consideration.
Council Member Kuehne expressed support for the suggestion, stating that such a policy is a
sound business model that would enable the City to allocate money to replace its assets on a
regular schedule.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, Mr. Ayers stated that currently California
Public Employees Retirement System (Cal -PERS) prepares an actuarial study each year to notify
cities what the minimum payment will be. The City opts to make the minimum payment; although,
Cal -PERS allows an option for cities to pay more toward the unfunded liability, which is
risky. Mr. Schwabauer used the City of Stockton as an example of one who used bonds to pay a
higher amount toward the liability and, after the significant loss at the Cal -PERS level, it now
owes a substantial amount.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Schwabauer stated that staff believes the Digital
Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006 funding may cover the replacement of the City's
e -Records system in the next budget year, adding that it falls under the category of access to
records relating to Council meetings and broadcasts.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Schwabauer stated that projects, including the Hutchins
Street Square Roof, erosion at Lodi Lake, and the Fire Station kitchen remodel, would be
included under the fiscal sustainability and asset management category.
In response to Council Member Kuehne, Mr. Schwabauer stated that on-going eastside issues
include sidewalk gap closures and the alley program. He stated that Council Member Mounce
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would like to see a housing rehabilitation program implemented on the east side, much like a
business incentive program, in which those who improve their home would receive a rebate or
incentive and have certain fees waived. In further response, Mr. Schwabauer stated that staff
could put together a plan for Council consideration in a relatively short timeframe. He stated
further research would be necessary to ascertain if an incentive program is possible to encourage
less out-of-town home ownership and more homeowner occupied housing, adding that he and
Council Member Mounce will be meeting with a local real estate representative to discuss
potential programs.
In response to Council Member Kuehne, Mr. Wood stated that the mission behind Habitat for
Humanity is to acquire and rehabilitate a home with the purpose of placing a homeowner into the
residence. Housing rehabilitation has been identified in the City's five-year plan for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and over the next three years, $150,000 will be
applied toward code enforcement to assist property owners with minor code and life safety
issues.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Public Works Director Wally Sandelin stated that the City has an
eight-year alley rehabilitation program to replace water lines, but it is currently on hold so as not
to conflict with the water meter program. Once the meter program is complete, there will be a
significant investment in the area, as the east side is a priority and has funding allocated.
Mr. Schwabauer summarized the priorities and categories: 1) economic development for "shovel
ready" land; 2) economic development and incentive program to focus on underutilized projects;
3) public safety, GRIP, training, and increase in staffing; 4) fiscal sustainability, asset
preservation, Cal -PERS and Other Post Employment Benefits; and 5) east side rehabilitation,
incentive programs, and infrastructure. Those without a category include: 1) homelessness;
2) downtown public WiFI and music; and 3) beautification of highway overpasses.
Council Member Kuehne suggested adding a tourism category, and Mr. Schwabauer agreed,
stating those that do not fit in that category will be placed in the "opportunity cost items" category
C. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
7:43 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
City Clerk
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LODI CITY COUNCIL
Hutchins Street Square
125 South Hutchins Street, Lodi
AGENDA— SPECIAL MEETING
Date: March 31, 2015
Time: 6:00 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.
For information regarding this Agenda please contact:
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
City Clerk
Telephone: (209) 333-6702
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
B. Topic(s)
B-1 City Council Goal Setting (CM)
C. Adjournment
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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: City Council Goal Setting
MEETING DATE: March 31, 2015
PREPARED BY: City Manager
AGENDA ITEM B-01
Introduction:
This goal setting process was originally conceived as an effort to flesh out the aspirational goals that
appear in Lodi's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). However, as current staff realized the
age of the goals, it became apparent that Council may want to reconsider its goals as well. The goals,
whether left intact or revised, could then be used by Council to inform their prioritization of project goals.
Discussion on March 31 will therefore start with a Council assessment of whether the existing goals
adequately capture the current Council's aspirations. If they do, Council can then discuss a number of
project specific goals and determine how those goals fit in to Council's aspirational goals. In the interest
of quality discussion, tonight's meeting will not exceed 3 1/2 hours. Additional meetings will be scheduled
as necessary.
To inform the discussion, Staff requested that department heads and council members establish their
three top project priorities and submit them for inclusion in this staff report. Although perhaps arbitrary,
the three project limit is intended to force all involved to thin their list to an achievable level given current
budget realities. The projects can then be prioritized according to their importance and funding options.
Before we get there, however, it will be instructive to consider a brief history of Lodi's goals.
A Brief History of Lodi's Existing Goals:
Lodi's City Council considered its goals on an aspirational basis three separate times since the year
2000. As referenced, all of these goal sessions resulted in the setting of goals that were broadly
aspirational, such as "Ensure a high quality of life and safe environment" rather than a desire to
accomplish specific projects such as "Replace Fire Station 2." The first effort came in the form of
adopting a City Mission Statement and occurred in 2001 as part of the 2002 Budget adoption process. At
a shirtsleeve session on May 29, 2001, the Council revised its Mission Statement to read:
"The City of Lodi's purpose is to enhance the quality of life for Lodi residents, reflecting our high
community standards."
The above statement of purpose was incorporated into the 2003 budget and has appeared on the cover
page of every budget since 2003.
The Council revisited its aspirations again as part of a 2003 Goal Setting effort over the course of several
sessions. Minutes from those meetings are attached. The goals were ultimately incorporated into Lodi's
APPROVED:
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
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CAFR in 2003 and have also appeared in every CAFR since that date. They include four overarching
goals, each with their own subsets. The goals are "to ensure":
Goal A: A high quality of life and safe environment
Maintain City's sense of community
Provide for a balanced community
Provide resources to maintain City's infrastructure
Promote urban forestry
Encourage public art, cultural and recreational opportunities
Provide appropriate and sufficient City facilities
Continue to use partnerships and alliances to advance City's objectives
Goal B: An efficient and productive City organization
Develop short- and long-range operational plans
Develop effective records management program
Develop policies which provide timely and competent customer service
Enhance access to information through technology by implementation of an information
systems strategic plan
Provide employee training and education
Evaluate telecommunications opportunities
Attract, retain, and invest in a quality City workforce
Improve customer service
Goal C: Public trust
Promote public relations and marketing efforts
Ensure open, accessible public meetings
Goal D: Development of the Lodi economy for a fiscally sound City organization
Promote commercial and industrial economic base
Provide a balanced budget and adhere to adopted budget policies
Pursue efforts to be entrepreneurial
Available Resources:
Lodi's finances are clearly recovering after six difficult budget years. We have seen three years in a row
of increasing total revenue and three years in a row of increasing unrestricted reserves. However, even
with the backdrop of an improving economy, Lodi has still not recovered to its pre -Great Recession $44.5
million high revenue mark. As such, any funding choices would necessarily come at the expense of other
projects or other services currently provided.
It is important to note that City employees contributed significantly to the City's survival of the Great
Recession. Employee counts fell from a high of 480 to a low of 378. In addition, employee net pay
remains below 2008 levels by at least 7 percent in miscellaneous groups and 9 percent in public safety.
Further, the City is down seven sworn police officers and browning out Engine 1 regularly. Any priority
must therefore necessarily include consideration of those contributions.
The majority of the projects listed below have no current funding available. For those projects, and
projects that have partial funding, the City has little available resources to make them a reality in the near
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term. Given available resources Council may wish to consider prioritizing projects based on the value-
added concept so common in today's competitive State and federal grant environment. Put simply, a
project's priority could be impacted by its ability to pay for itself either in the form of concrete and
measureable increased revenue, or in the form of project contributions from third parties such as
business interests, non -profits or individuals.
Lodi recently closed its 2013/14 fiscal year with $8.9 million in unrestricted and undesignated General
Fund reserves. The lion's share of those reserves is subject to a Council Reserve Policy allowing half to
be used to meet an economic crisis and the other to fund a physical crisis. The Reserve Policy is
attached as Exhibit 1. That leaves Council $1.9 million in this fiscal year to address its General Fund
priorities. In addition, our budget traditionally sets aside $435,000 per year for capital maintenance and
$65,000 for information technology upgrades or replacements. Community Development Block Grant
Funds for City projects add another approximately $600,000 to the mix. However, CDBG dollars must be
spent in a target area or for the benefit of the target audience. Finally staff anticipates a one-time
$776,000 sales tax revenue increase in Fiscal Year 2015/16 that could be used to meet any of the below
priorities. Council has historically restricted one-time dollars to one-time needs such as addressing
unfunded liabilities and capital maintenance. Staff recommends Council continue to hold that line.
Addressing ongoing operating costs, such as positions, with one-time dollars exposes the City to losing
those positions again when the one-time dollars are fully expended.
Project Specific Goals:
I. CITY CLERK:
Replace e -Records system with updated records management system that would provide staff and
the public reliable access to City records. E -Records is frequently offline, particularly after hours or on
weekends when staff is not available to restart the system. Even when operable, search capabilities
are limited as some records no longer have full -text search capabilities, while recently -added records
no longer have field search capabilities.
Staff is exploring two different options to replace e -Records:
a. Microsoft SharePoint & Consultant — Cost estimate: SharePoint ($70,000 to $80,000)0n -going
cost: None (maintained by in-house staff).
b. E -Records Program — Cost estimate: Sample vendor — Laserfiche ($25,000 to $50,000*).
On-going cost: $6,000 to $8,000 annual maintenance.*
*Cost varies depending on how many public portal licenses are purchased.
Project is currently unfunded but could be funded equally between General Fund and Utility
Funds.
II. CITY COUNCIL
Mark Chandler
a. Economic development/jobs/business attraction
b. Workforce development
c. Infrastructure/utilities to industrial parcels
d. Downtown development/tourism/homeless solution
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Bob Johnson
a. Establish a funded economic development incentive program
b. Make Lodi's Fiber Optic System available to businesses
c. Indoor Recreation Facilities
Doug Kuehne
a. Incorporate more commercial and industrial land into the City limits (and get it shovel ready).
b. Beautify the downtown area (make it more inviting for more business to come to that area).
c. Incorporate the Goals of Vision 2020 into any future goals for the City (College presence,
Downtown Hotel, etc.).
JoAnne Mounce
a. East side improvement
b. Gang suppression
c. Downtown improvement
d. Homeless
Alan Nakanishi
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
a. Inspector Position: Add New Inspector Position to address increased inspection work load.
This item will be self-funded through application fees.
b. Industrial Annexation: Encourage and assist with Annexation of Industrial land in the
Southeast area of Lodi. This project will largely be self-funded by project applicants.
c. Second Gang Intervention Worker. Total cost of $88,000 with School District share of 50%
reducing City cost to $44,000.
IV. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
a. Facilitate the successful disposition and reuse of the General Mills property
No additional cost. This effort will be accomplished by existing staff.
b. Investigate the feasibility of operating a fiber network for Economic Development
The Electric Utility will contract with an industry professional to conduct an analysis. Estimated
cost range: $20,000-$50,000.
c. Establish a Downtown Property -Based Business Improvement District (PBID)
No additional cost. This effort will be accomplished by existing staff. Implementation of this
goal is expected to reduce City exposure to increased maintenance costs over time.
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V. ELECTRIC UTILITY
An Organizational Checkup is being completed with the assistance of Hometown Connections,
the utility services subsidiary of the American Public Power Association that provides public
power utilities with consulting support in the areas of organization assessment, strategic planning,
governance development, and staffing. This endeavor is a quick and cost-effective assessment of
utility management and operations, based on best practices in the public power sector. The
assessment addresses the following key areas:
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Customer outreach &
communications
Customer service, including utility
billing
Utility programs
Power supply
Distribution operations
Employee safety
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Governance
Strategic planning
Rates
Administration, accounting &
finance
Technology
Human resources
The Organizational Checkup report will provide realistic recommendations and is the starting point
for EU's comprehensive strategic planning process that can be integrated into the City Council's
goals and objectives. The top three priorities that have been identified are as follows:
a. 10 -year Distribution System Maintenance CIP $20 million: Safety, reliability and
affordability are key components to operate an electric utility. In order to maintain our excellent
safety record, mitigate outages, and ensure cost effectiveness, EU staff has developed a 10 -
year Distribution System Maintenance Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as part of the
department's financial model. Staff will continue to work toward completion of the tasks
outlined in the CIP at the lowest cost possible, along with updating the financial model and
reviewing the rate schedules on an annual basis to ensure funding is available while
maintaining credit worthiness. (See Exhibit 2, Electric Utility 10 -Year CIP)
b. Increase Customer Relations and Marketing Efforts: The residents and businesses in Lodi
are the owners of the utility, and it is our responsibility and desire to become an "energy
partner" with our customer/owners. In order to do so, we must learn what they need and
provide the necessary information to assist them in understanding how to best utilize the
energy conservation programs designed to save energy and money while remaining compliant
with State and Federal mandates.
c. Succession Planning: The EU has a number of individuals eligible to retire in the next few
years, and there are very few qualified candidates in the electric utility industry. In preparation
for this a number of organizational changes have taken place over the past five years to
improve operational efficiency and establish career paths within the utility. This is an ongoing
effort that staff will continue to pursue and evaluate along with leveraging outside agencies for
support when needed.
VI. FIRE
a. Return Browned -Out Fire Engine 1 to Full Service: The total estimated cost of returning
the browned -out Engine 1 back to full service for one year is $365,000 in additional overtime.
The cost to hire nine firefighters (one captain, engineer, and firefighter for three shifts) is
estimated at $1.3 million annually.
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b. Increase Lodi Fire Department Staff professional development and succession
planning programs: The fire department staff strives to remain at the leading edge of the fire
profession and going beyond the minimum standards to exceed departmental expectations.
This can only occur with the continued education, training, professional development and
succession programs.
i. 2/3 of the command staff will retire in the next 5 years
ii. Over half of the Captain/supervisors will retire in the next 5 to 10 years
iii. 50% of the Department will assume new positions and responsibilities
c. Explore, evaluate and implement a comprehensive asset management and savings plan:
i. Communications: Complete the radio inventory and follow through with the
purchase/installation of all front-line and reserve apparatus with APEX dual -radios. Total
cost for upgrades on the communication systems is $75,600.
ii. Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other imperative safety equipment:
Within the next 5 to 10 years the City of Lodi Fire Department will have to replace over 40
SCBA equipment pieces. Each device can range between $6,000 - $8,000 (a total cost
of replacement between $240,000 and $320,000).
iii. Develop adequate funding for facilities maintenance, replacement and repair is essential
to the safety and well-being of all Lodi Fire Department personnel.
VII. INTERNAL SERVICES DIVISION
a. Complete Implementation of Tyler and add Functionality: Funded
b. Develop and Implement Comprehensive Budget and Financial Policy: Unfunded
i. IT ($4 million at 6/30/14)
ii. Vehicles ($2.4 million at 6/30/14)
iii. OPEB ($16.9 million at 1/1/14)
iv. Buildings (See Exhibit 3, Public Works Project Priorities)
v. PERS ($93.9 million at 6/30/13)
c. Develop City-wide Information Technology Strategic Plan: Unfunded
VIII. LIBRARY
a. Redesign children's area. At present, children's picture books are located in five sections of
the children's area, and we need interesting/fun structures within the children's section to
attract children's attention in that area and to stimulate their tactile senses and imagination.
The redesign is estimated to cost $22,000.
b. Digitize Lodi News: Digitize the Lodi News Sentinel newspapers from 1880 to present.
Currently, these newspapers are on 600 roles of microfiche, and our microfiche reader does
not work properly. Replacement of the microfiche reader would cost $7,000 while digitizing the
newspapers would cost $30,000 and the newspapers would be available online, anywhere in
the world. It would provide all of Lodi's history to its citizens for access in their homes, and
would save countless hours of staff having to look up information on microfiche.
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c. Security: Enclose the Library's back door and the book drop to protect the space from drug
use and criminal activity. Cost approximately $6,000.
IX. PARKS AND RECREATION
a. Continue phased roof restoration project at Hutchins Street Square: Total remaining
cost: $288,000 to protect a $15 million asset for the next 10-15 years. Roof sections A&B
completed (Phase 1). Phase 2 needed (Area C, $165,000), then Phase 3 (Area E, $58,000),
Phase 4 (Area D, $45,000) and Phase 5 (F&G, $20,000). Cost estimates provided by the
Garland Company (site visit Nov. 2013, report updated Feb. 10, 2014).
b. Funding for erosion study/mitigation at Lodi Lake Park and grant writing: Focus would
be two areas: Pigs Lake/Nature Area and portion between Rotary and Youth Area locations.
Goal would be to determine cause of excessive erosion and mitigation measures that may be
eligible for grant funding. Estimated to cost up to $50,000, but that likely would not include any
significant mitigation measures. Having the study/solution to back a grant application is our
best opportunity to receive outside funding. The City submitted applications for State grant
funding in 2008 and 2011 without success.
c. Parking lot maintenance/resurfacing (in order of priority):
i. Softball Complex (2 -inch Petromat Overlay) - $130,000
ii. Salas Park (2 -inch Petromat Overlay) - $300,000
iii. Katzakian Park (Slurry/Re-Paint) - $15,000
iv. Grape Bowl North Lot (Slurry/Re-Paint) - $120,000
v. Kofu Baseball/Skate Park Lot (2 -inch Petromat Overlay) - $50,000
vi. Nature Area paved path slurry seal - $20,000
d. Playground equipment replacement: $25,000 would be sufficient seed money for a
community build program at Candy Cane Park. The only playground apparatus at that park is
deteriorating and needs new path of travel, plus replacement. $25,000 would pay for materials
and site supervisor, with community providing labor. Overall, $100,000 would assist with
Candy Cane and demolition of existing south playground area at Emerson Park, which is not
ADA accessible and equipment is deteriorating, and replacement playground equipment.
X. POLICE
a. Increase sworn and civilian staffing: (add 8 sworn + 5 civilian staff) — Sworn increases
include one (1) sergeant (Professional Standards Officer — IA, training, backgrounds, internal
audits, policy revision, etc. — replacing a PT civilian position); one Corporal (P1O, public affairs,
digital media, community policing); and six (6) police officers (patrol, traffic, investigations, and
downtown bike patrol). Estimated additional sworn cost: $1.2 million. Civilian increases
include one (1) additional Dispatch/Jail Supervisor; one (1) Crime Analyst (replacing a PT
civilian position); one (1) Community Services Officer for crime prevention, neighborhood
watch, business watch, etc.; one (1) additional Records Clerk; and (1) additional Assistant
Animal Services Officer. Estimated civilian cost: $425,000. Estimated total (sworn &
civilian based on 2014-15 compensation): $1,625,000. Source: General fund.
City Council Goal Setting
March 31, 2015
Page 8
b. Replace CAD/RMS system: Current Sungard OSSI system performs poorly. Estimated
replacement cost: $1 million to $1.5 million one-time expense, or explore a lease purchase
option. Possibly no additional annual maintenance costs. Source (partial): annual
maintenance savings from termination of Sungard contract (-$140,000), plus savings from
now -defunct prisoner transportation program (--$50,000, or combined total of approximately
$190,000/year).
c. Equipment and technology replacement and enhancements: Increase annual vehicle
replacement fund contribution to $300,000 (additional $250,000 annually); establish an
internal service fund for computer and equipment replacements ($150,000-$250,000
additional/year); new PD website (-$25,000-$50,000 one-time); dash cameras ($200,000
one-time); body cameras ($90,000 one-time, plus $40,000 annually); implement digital video +
evidence storage (additional -$100,000-$150,000/year); additional training (additional
$50,000/annually); firearms replacement ($50,000 one-time). Total first year cost: $865,000-
$1,040,000. Estimated additional annual cost: $590,000-$740,000. Source: General fund.
XI. PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works project priorities are detailed in Exhibit 3 and are categorized as follows:
i. Facilities iv. Fleet
ii. Streets v. Transit
iii. Utilities vi. White Slough
Conclusion:
As Council can see, Lodi's needs far exceed available resources. It is hoped that this session can serve
as a framework for setting forth a roadmap for Lodi's most important projects while at the same time
finding some projects we can take off the list.
Stephen Schwabauer
City Manager
Attachments:
Exhibit 1 — General Fund Reserve Policy
Exhibit 2 — Electric Utility 10 Year CIP
Exhibit 3 — Public Works Project Priorities
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTING A GENERAL FUND RESERVE POLICY
WHEREAS, maintaining General Fund reserves is fiscally prudent; and
WHEREAS, reserves can mitigate the financial exposure of catastrophic events
and actions from outside entities that affect our revenue streams; and
WHEREAS, reserves reflect positively on the creditworthiness and prudent
management of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi Budget and Finance Committee has drafted the
attached General Fund Reserve Policy for Council adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi
does hereby approve the General Fund Reserve Policy attached as Exhibit A.
Dated: June 2, 2010
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2010-86 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held June 2, 2010, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Mounce,
and Mayor Katzakian
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
.ne foregoing document is certified to be a correct
copy of the original on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Jennifer M. Robison
.Assistant City Clerk, City of Lodi
)ated:
9glitA42-IVA61-4 /0
2010-86
RA HL
City Clerk
EXHIBIT 1,
Page 1 of 3
EXHIBIT 1,
Pa of 3
City of Lodi
General Fund Reserve Policy
Purpose of Reserve Policy
Adequate designations of reserves --funds set aside for various legitimate
purposes ---are critical to the successful and stable, short- and Tong -term
operation of the City of Lodi. Adequate reserves in the General Fund ensure that
the City is able to respond to emergencies and continue providing services to the
citizens of Lodi. Adequate reserves ensure that the City will have sufficient
funding available to meet its operating, capital and debt service obligations.
Pursuant to Statement No. 54 of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board
(GASB) — Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions,
unrestricted fund balance is composed of funds that may be classified as
committed, assigned or unassigned. Committed fund balance represents those
funds that are constrained by a limitation imposed by the governing body of a
govemment upon itself as to the use of those funds. Assigned fund balance
represents the City Council's intention to use funds for a specific purpose.
Unassigned fund balance represents the remainder of fund balance after
accounting for all reserved amounts. Provisions of GASB Statement No. 54 are
effective for reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2010.
Beginning with the budget for Fiscal Year 2010/11, the following General Fund
Reserves shall be funded, as funding is available.
Committed Fund Balance
General Fund Reserve — Catastrophic Reserve
• To maintain the ability of the City to meet operational expenses during
times of declared emergency or major catastrophe, the City shall
maintain a committed General Fund balance of a minimum of 8% of
annual General Fund revenues. It is recognized that during a time of
emergency, the City will need to expend more resources than normal
operations dictate to meet the community's needs. In addition to an
increased level of expenditure, the tax base of the City may be
impaired after a major catastrophic event. This reserve shall be
exclusive of all other reserves. This reserve may only be drawn upon
pursuant to an emergency as declared under the Lodi Municipal Code.
• If the General Fund — Catastrophic Reserve amount falls below 5% of
annual revenue, the City Manager shall prepare a plan within three
months of approval of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR), commencing with the CAFR for FY 2009/10, to restore the 5%
level within 12 months and the 8% level within 24 months.
• This reserve is not intended for normal unanticipated expenditures and
shall be funded before all other committed General Fund reserves.
EXHIBIT 1,
Page 3of3
General Fund Reserve — Economic Reserve
• To maintain the City's economic viability and to meet seasonal cash
flow shortfalls, the City shall maintain a committed General Fund
Reserve — Economic Reserve balance of a minimum of 8% of annual
General Fund revenues. Although 8% is the minimum, because this
reserve is intended to levelize economic cycles from year to year, the
reserve should have a higher amount to cushion the cyclical effects of
the economy. This reserve shall be exclusive of all other reserves.
Funding may only be disbursed based upon a resolution of the City
Council.
• Funding of the General Fund Reserve — Economic Reserve will begin
in the fiscal year following full funding of the General Fund Reserve —
Catastrophic Reserve. Provisions below regarding action required if
the General Fund Reserve — Economic Reserve falls below 5% of
General Fund revenues shall only apply after the reserve has been
funded at the minimum 8% level.
• Once fully funded, if the General Fund Reserve — Economic Reserve
falls below 5% of annual revenue, the City Manager shall prepare a
plan within three months of approval of the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report, commencing with the CAFR for FY 2009/10, to
restore the 5% level within 24 months and 8% within 48 months.
• Once fully funded, in no case shall the General Fund Reserve -
Economic Reserve fall below 5% of annual General Fund revenue for
greater than a continuous 24 -month period.
Assigned Fund Balance
Once Committed Reserves are fully funded, the City Council may establish
Assigned Reserves for designated purposes. Assigned Reserves reflect
Council's intent as to the use of funds. Once assigned, funds may only be
released by resolution of the City Council.
Lodi Electric Utility 10 -Year Capital Improvement Program
Capital Oullny {161)
13/14 14/15 15715 18117 1703 18110 1920 20121 21123 27/23 23124
Distribution Capacity Program 5 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 5 250.000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 5 250,000 S 125,000 $ 125,000 $ 125,000 5 125,000
12kV Underground Improvements (inc cable replacement) 125,000 $ 500,000 $ 480,000 $ 480.000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 5 480,000 5 480,000 5 480,000 $ 480,000 5 480,000
Streetlight Grounding and Fusing 5 250,000 $ 507,160 $ 240,000 $ 240.000 5 240,000 5 -
230 kV Interconnection 5 50,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 50.000 $ 50,000 5 -
12 kV Overhead Maintenance (inc reconductor and pole replacement) 3 10,000 $ 750,000 $ 325,000 $ 325.000 $ 325,000 $ 325,000 $ 325,000 $ 325,000 $ 325,000 $ 325,000 5 325 000
Ops Center Ergo Imp 5 5
Substation Improvements: 5
Rpl BK2 @ IGllelea $ 1,200,000 5
Rewind old BK2 $ - $ 600.000 5
Battery @Industrial $ 35,000 5
Replace 60kV PCV Oil Breaker w/0F6 breaker $ 65,000$ 65,000 5
Replace McLane OCB 6021 w/SF6 Breaker 5 55,000 5
Rpl Killelea BK1 with rewound bank $ 160,000 5
Rewind old IGllelea BK1 $ 600,000 5
Rpl Henning OCB 6041 w/SF6 Breaker 5 65,000
Rpl 5 - 12kV breakers and bus tie @ McLane - 125,000 5
New Corp Yard @ Industrial 5 $ -
MSC Imp $ - $ 100.000 $ 100.000 $ 150,000 5 100,000 5 250,000 $ 250,000 5
ISD Equip Move (annex project) $ 629,200
Annex Chiller $ 544,150
Other 0 50,000
TOTAL 0 405.000 5 2.936,310 5 3.060,000 5 2,100,000 $ 2,949,200 $ 1,345,000 $ 1,305,000 $ 1,160,000 $ 930,000 $ 930,000 5 930,000
Vmhlcla*JR oil 1n0 Stock
Vehicles/Rolling Stock
TOTAL CAPITAL
13/14 14115 16115 16/17 37116 18719 15520 20/21 21552 22123 23/24
$ 550,000 $ 165,000 $ 335,000 $ 225,000 $ 60,000 $ 400,000 5 450,000 $ 415,000 $ 475,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000
$ 1,035,000 $ 3,151,310 $ 3,395,000 $ 2,325,000 5 3,009,200 5 1,745,000 $ 1,755.000 $ 1,595,000 $ 1,405,000 $ 1,030,000 $ 1,030,000
EXHIBIT 3
Category Project Title
Project Tine
Project Description
Recommended
P026044
Estimated Costs
FY 15/16 FY16/17
Funding Sourcefs)
Funding Availability
Capital Projects
11003,0,0 80001 Rod Rehet401lq
Fre Stance Mg. 1 Igdeba ra0M41
City Hall Awning Replacement
Resurface Finance Parking Lot
501.6 enuring area 0 mvb500+00e4b4d4
itet4d41 m,aslg kfi'nm
Replace existing Awnings
Remove ending AC and replace with new AC and new ADA packing stalls
$ 170,000 $ 011,005
S '00.0D0
6 10,000
$ 150,000
General Fond
General Fund
General Fund
General Fund
PM0ding
Pending
Pending
Pending
.bodes Su0005,ere hyrax 2e4000 A71A lrrpe.ternmen
Resurface City Hall Parking Lot (between Walnut & Oak)
Resurface Hutchins Street Square Parking Lots
Street Maintenance Church Street Resurfacing (Lodi to Ketileman)
Capital Projects
2015 Cr 5pd
61d110e015016Txearetaexap ^_S ^�...e YU M)
Ravine Fre400W 011104 re
Harney Lane Grade Separation
Lodkefom Street Improvements (Stockton Street to Cherokee Lane)
Dol 01e00uel ADA med00a60n0l45L)pr 5t00p4. 44s44A0A dab L 270,000 CDBG
north paddng lot
Resurface ecdsting AC or utaitiae microsurfadng to rehab paved surface, $ 70,077 General Fund I CDBG
upgrade ADA stalls
Renovate surface of north and south parking lots 1L 5 1AS.0g General Fund
Resurface street using cape seal or micro sealing - including the instalalon of t $ 200200 Street Fund /Gas Tex
new ADA ramps as needed.
R00060 widow Meeh using nigerRyd taikr..1 01.40.01 S IOA7np,_5 707.007 Mira 47G4.:fa
1,000,007 tN1100 01144
Reeyie[a I.455t.a.loan. mime 0040464
PbtNr .anal 001304 d0100 1 0 ova n. 0044 401114:040 n (Sa4 LW)
Construct four lane overhead structure at UPRR crossing of Harney Lane and
widen roadway to four lanes from Hutchins to Stockton Streets
Widen Lockeford Street to 3 lanes - install haft signal at Stockton & Lockeford
SCent
LGner 5ecenenle R444 S4000 RWMIs tKdMmMe Lows 10 Wog F.304
Alley Improvements
Tte�ih '40011000065
R604f 1 repair eaetkig rgigarravg 0atMw whet 104 ins Dower to rrog
due to high traffic volumes in the area
Resurface alleys based on condition & location relative to future meter program
project locations
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Ramey / Mils
Guild Vidor
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44550
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P00do0 6111.0rsocit Upgrade 117htrnp en $2041612.4
$ 50,000 $ 50,000
$ 16,000,000
$ 1,500,000
Street Fund
Various Sources
RSTP
Available
Pending
Pending
Available
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610[41410M
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Available
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$ 350,000
$ 125,000
Not identified
CDBG
Not Available
Avaleble
army Ytl44*rub 6' the inirmolemom of Me Len4 Mid Laclebtd, Tekey
and VCR fO edd a left tem phase.
Install Traffic Signal at Ramey Lane and Mills Avenue
Install Traffic 3+0001 at Guild and Vidor Road
Ieetay Tralk SouI al Turn, Rom rind Cai4mel.. S..!I
Conley....glop Cpl ori wdLil for WWI r11401 lap b.er64 f mdng
replacement work performed by contractors - patching by City staff.
Ir1d114 ADA MIMI., 2ierns10sabOns
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4
S 400,000
.$ 40,000 7: 340,000
$ 40,000 1: 400.000
$ 350,00
Gas Tax
Gas Tax / TDA Streets
9epde5F4s4
Maambe K)70410064010$ 2.0
Available
Available
Ave$eble
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%kers& pressure deaning Project
P0. 00-5 VIM 5 4rrm inknanee
Water/Wastewater/Storm Y.l4.v04 Park d Shelly Mt. 00er010 00 ]rump Replacement
Shady Aires Slormwaler Pump Station Trash Handling Facility
ala errVataf Relviattlairtfon
Shoo and CNG Fueling Upgrade CNG fueling facilities
Purchase and Install lifts for new buses
Automatic Vehide Locator (AVL) System
Acquire severed parking lot for transit buses
White Slough Capital Projects
BL s Stop tmpw'wnnp Projects
Slmcural Concrete Corrosion Repair
Rebelltreo ujighh
Ammon /morm arm. pressure deaning of existing surface to remove gum,
stains, etc
AmlagyI vo and meet used pew% act roaeg eppdid
061370064 60,0 atm..0A mlEtsw ars eras andekdypdm Oormrmt 514100
thereby rew4keg replacement
mum mr024M morrow M 14tg0e 0610 one cynic ubbrin from pal
doefre50 lv 7b1010. 201,3 hrha0on grreO rnv0
P auttNgl4of..32.24mef....1 ar G0grYnlokke rid 1v410010
4041{1in Vp41.
Replace cis x0lrgfoa.f control pad& replace fastag dispensers and activate
Mow-fdl dispensers.
Purchase and Mobil into the shop floor a new lift system that will facilitate
servicing the new buses that are loo low to the ground for the existing portable
Iib equipment
Install autamative vehicle locator equipment on 5 buses to facilitate tracking and
scheduling of fixed route and Dial -A -Ride services.
Assess leasibiily of acquiring a seared parking tet for Irani buses near the
milli -modal station [V 0arsy.g structure. Proceed with acquisition and
r:o�impro vin.
Supplismenng Dosceivce,Stew Pr.s1
Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection Facilities Upgrade
Coarse Screening Faolitiea
Supervisory Control and Dab Acquisition (SCALA) and Instrumentation
Factaies Upgrades
Otoce 4 Ms:10 a06byalfgpelq1.tt' yal arts.103
along the fixed route system.
Structural concrete facflities constructed in 1967 are corroded and reinfordng
Med is exposed requmng at the headwarks and the Influent channels to the
pdm yclaare. Immediate repalnrnre 100.
Too costing reedy Ian pmts 00410g 0i0 do MR prtno. seted.nt
l.Qudeery h the .064f 00n14Pr0 operation, A third ung is neaded.
UV facilities are 10 years rid and are malnlenanee intensive and inefftdent 6700
a power consumption perspective. Replacing the LN racks and bulbs will lower
maintenance and powers 00050.
wevd.011.051.tandnds lea w.alnowfr •..terms th 14 n hofmlo ammo
arra hr+ mmcr VPefroan 01 ms primaryo4600 TMrwNlhg Wel
,Cmern are r1T wolf :1100 m perform 0011.60.30 00 60 ,ere 1g.nd,
71e001are ere mromm te b.gu.e1 txe0kd0yn tool aro m003044 Wont*.
Tlw 1.0,010 o0e1d add 000,00 6000 now inoarM0 awl wallrlded
14646 du.n,n5 (1044..0 updmem de* od000g 0edwoeki.
hnprvan0 almnl odorat4.nt4e00rp *sing kawlar4o44Aar5036ee1ed1
/*mince oldrbcrul,rna 14.11cre3,r40gy 02003 in .0 4rsoa of 40
brow. sod .606.11e0umenGlan and controls,
$ 50,000 $ 50,000
2
$-�72ri Dog
$ S WA00 S 50,000
1 • 505,605
$ 10,000 $ 10,000
3 $ 50,000 5 50,000
1 $ 400,000
2 $ 900,000
TDA / Measure K
TDA
ihs0c Ban440.1643444 Fuld
General Fund
General Fund_
Stomtwater
Stormwaler
Avatable
Avblebla
044 0246
444$444
Pending
Rrbr9
Available
Avaflable
2
2
3
$ 2,000,000
$ 250,000
1 100.000
$ 300,000 $ 110,000
3 30,000
$ 150,000 $ 150,000
$ 2,500,000
Wastewater
TDA
TDA
Prop 1B /TSSSDRA
TDA
FTA / TDA
Waslewaler
Available
Available
Avalable
Available
Aveleble
Available
Avagable
2
4
$ 1,300,000
$ 2,000,000
2 S 3,500,000 $ 3,000,000
$ 4,000,000
Wastewater
Wastewater
Wastewater
Available
Avalable
Avelable
Available
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LODI CITY COUNCIL
Hutchins Street Square
125 South Hutchins Street, Lodi
AGENDA — SPECIAL MEETING
Date: May 26, 2015
Time: 6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
For information regarding this Agenda please contact:
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
City Clerk
Telephone: (209) 333-6702
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A. Call to Order / Roll Call
B. Topics(s)
B-1 City Council Goal Setting (CM)
C. Adjournment
Pursuant to Section 54956.2(a) of the Government Code of the State of California, this agenda was
posted at a place freely accessible to the public 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting.
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Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
City Clerk
All staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file
in the Office of the City Clerk, located at 221 W. Pine Street, Lodi, and are available for public inspection. If
requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as
required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules
and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability -related modification or
accommodation contact the City Clerk's Office as soon as possible and at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date.
Language interpreter requests must be received at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure
availability. Contact Jennifer M. Ferraiolo at (209) 333-6702. Solicitudes de interpretacion de idiomas deben ser
recibidas por to menos con 72 horas de anticipacion a la reunion para ayudar a asegurar la disponibilidad. Llame a
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo (209) 333-6702.
**NOTICE: Pursuant to Government Code §54954.3(a), public comments may be directed to the
legislative body concerning any item contained on the agenda for this meeting before (in the case of a
Closed Session item) or during consideration of the item. **
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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: City Council Goal Setting
MEETING DATE: May 26, 2015
PREPARED BY: City Manager
AGENDA ITEM B-01
Background:
At a special meeting on March 31 staff provided the Council with a brief history and an overview of the
existing aspirational goals adopted by prior Council's. As indicated in the attached staff report (Exhibit 1),
due to the age of the goals, it had become apparent that Council may want to reconsider them. Staff also
discussed available resources and suggested project goals be prioritized according to their importance
and options for funding. The Council and department heads then presented and discussed their current
top project priorities.
At the conclusion of the formal presentation, to simulate project prioritization based on limited resources
meeting attendees were invited to participate in a sticker voting exercise which included placement of
colored dots next to the projects listed on two poster boards placed at the front of the room. Council
members each received four red stickers, members of the public received two blue stickers and
department heads received two green stickers.
Subsequent to the meeting, staff reviewed the poster boards, tabulated the votes and identified eight
general project categories (Exhibit 2). The project categories include: Asset Preservation; Downtown;
Economic Development; Fiscal Sustainability; Gangs; Homeless; Public Safety; and Other. The projects
with the highest number of votes are within the categories of Public Safety, Downtown and Economic
Development.
Present Situation:
Tonight's follow up meeting is to provide the Council the opportunity to set a new priority list, taking into
consideration the input received from the Community and departments at the first meeting.
Attachments:
Exhibit 1 - March 31 Staff Report
Exhibit 2 - March 31 Voting Results
Stephen Schwabauer
City Manager
APPROVED:
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: City Council Goal Setting
MEETING DATE: March 31, 2015
PREPARED BY: City Manager
I Exhibit I
Introduction:
This goal setting process was originally conceived as an effort to flesh out the aspirational goals that
appear in Lodi's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). However, as current staff realized the
age of the goals, it became apparent that Council may want to reconsider its goals as well. The goals,
whether left intact or revised, could then be used by Council to inform their prioritization of project goals.
Discussion on March 31 will therefore start with a Council assessment of whether the existing goals
adequately capture the current Council's aspirations. If they do, Council can then discuss a number of
project specific goals and determine how those goals fit in to Council's aspirational goals. In the interest
of quality discussion, tonight's meeting will not exceed 31/2 hours. Additional meetings will be scheduled
as necessary.
To inform the discussion, Staff requested that department heads and council members establish their
three top project priorities and submit them for inclusion in this staff report. Although perhaps arbitrary,
the three project limit is intended to force all involved to thin their list to an achievable level given current
budget realities. The projects can then be prioritized according to their importance and funding options.
Before we get there, however, it will be instructive to consider a brief history of Lodi's goals.
A Brief History of Lodi's Existing Goals:
Lodi's City Council considered Its goals on an aspirational basis three separate times since the year
2000. As referenced, all of these goal sessions resulted in the setting of goals that were broadly
aspirational, such as "Ensure a high quality of life and safe environment" rather than a desire to
accomplish specific projects such as "Replace Fire Station 2." The first effort came in the form of
adopting a City Mission Statement and occurred in 2001 as part of the 2002 Budget adoption process. At
a shirtsleeve session on May 29, 2001, the Council revised its Mission Statement to read:
"The City of Lodi's purpose is to enhance the quality of life for Lodi residents, reflecting our high
community standards. "
The above statement of purpose was incorporated into the 2003 budget and has appeared on the cover
page of every budget since 2003.
The Council revisited its aspirations again as part of a 2003 Goal Setting effort over the course of several
sessions. Minutes from those meetings are attached. The goals were ultimately incorporated into Lodi's
APPROVED:
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
City Council Goal Setting
March 31, 2015
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CAFR in 2003 and have also appeared in every CAFR since that date. They include four overarching
goals, each with their own subsets. The goals are "to ensure":
Goal A: A high quality of life and safe environment
Maintain City's sense of community
Provide for a balanced community
Provide resources to maintain City's infrastructure
Promote urban forestry
Encourage public art, cuiturai and recreational opportunities
Provide appropriate and sufficient City facilities
Continue to use partnerships and alliances to advance City's objectives
Goal B: An efficient and productive City organization
Develop short- and long-range operational plans
Develop effective records management program
Develop policies which provide timely and competent customer service
Enhance access to information through technology by implementation of an information
systems strategic plan
Provide employee training and education
Evaluate telecommunications opportunities
Attract, retain, and invest in a quality City workforce
Improve customer service
Goal C: Public trust
Promote public relations and marketing efforts
Ensure open, accessible public meetings
Goal D: Development of the Lodi economy for a fiscally sound City organization
Promote commercial and industrial economic base
Provide a balanced budget and adhere to adopted budget policies
Pursue efforts to be entrepreneurial
Available Resources:
Lodi's finances are clearly recovering after six difficult budget years. We have seen three years in a row
of increasing total revenue and three years in a row of increasing unrestricted reserves. However, even
with the backdrop of an improving economy, Lodi has still not recovered to its pre -Great Recession $44.5
million high revenue mark. As such, any funding choices would necessarily come at the expense of other
projects or other services currently provided.
It is important to note that City employees contributed significantly to the City's survival of the Great
Recession. Employee counts fell from a high of 480 to a low of 378. In addition, employee net pay
remains below 2008 levels by at least 7 percent in miscellaneous groups and 9 percent in public safety.
Further, the City is down seven sworn police officers and browning out Engine 1 regularly. Any priority
must therefore necessarily include consideration of those contributions.
The majority of the projects listed below have no current funding available. For those projects, and
projects that have partial funding, the City has little available resources to make them a reality in the near
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March 31, 2015
Page 3
term. Given available resources Council may wish to consider prioritizing projects based on the value-
added concept so common in today's competitive State and federal grant environment. Put simply, a
project's priority could be impacted by its ability to pay for itself either in the form of concrete and
measureabie increased revenue, or in the form of project contributions from third parties such as
business interests, non -profits or individuals.
Lodi recently closed its 2013/14 fiscal year with $8.9 million in unrestricted and undesignated General
Fund reserves. The lion's share of those reserves is subject to a Council Reserve Policy allowing half to
be used to meet an economic crisis and the other to fund a physical crisis. The Reserve Policy is
attached as Exhibit 1. That leaves Council $1.9 million in this fiscal year to address its General Fund
priorities. In addition, our budget traditionally sets aside $435,000 per year for capital maintenance and
$65,000 for information technology upgrades or replacements. Community Development Block Grant
Funds for City projects add another approximately $600,000 to the mix. However, CDBG dollars must be
spent in a target area or for the benefit of the target audience. Finally staff anticipates a one-time
$776,000 sales tax revenue increase in Fiscal Year 2015/16 that could be used to meet any of the below
priorities. Council has historically restricted one-time dollars to one-time needs such as addressing
unfunded liabilities and capital maintenance. Staff recommends Council continue to hold that line.
Addressing ongoing operating costs, such as positions, with one-time dollars exposes the City to losing
those positions again when the one-time dollars are fully expended.
Protect Specific Goals:
I. CITY CLERK:
Replace e -Records system with updated records management system that would provide staff and
the public reliable access to City records. E -Records is frequently offline, particularly after hours or on
weekends when staff is not available to restart the system. Even when operable, search capabilities
are limited as some records no longer have full -text search capabilities, while recently -added records
no longer have field search capabilities.
Staff is exploring two different options to replace e -Records:
a. Microsoft SharePoint & Consultant — Cost estimate: SharePoint ($70,000 to $80,000)0n -going
cost: None (maintained by in-house staff).
b. E -Records Program — Cost estimate: Sample vendor — Laserfiche ($25,000 to $50,000*).
On-going cost: $6,000 to $8,000 annual maintenance.*
*Cost varies depending on how many public portal licenses are purchased.
Project is currently unfunded but could be funded equally between General Fund and Utility
Funds.
II. CITY COUNCIL
Mark Chandler
a. Economic development/jobs/business attraction
b. Workforce development
c. Infrastructure/utilities to industrial parcels
d. Downtown development/tourism/homeless solution
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March 31, 2015
Page 4
Bob Johnson
a. Establish a funded economic development incentive program
b. Make Lodi's Fiber Optic System available to businesses
c. Indoor Recreation Facilities
Doug Kuehne
a. Incorporate more commercial and industrial land into the City limits (and get it shovel ready).
b. Beautify the downtown area (make it more inviting for more business to come to that area).
c. Incorporate the Goals of Vision 2020 into any future goals for the City (College presence,
Downtown Hotel, etc.).
JoAnne Mounce
a. East side improvement
b. Gang suppression
c. Downtown improvement
d. Homeless
Alan Nakanishi
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
a. Inspector Position: Add New Inspector Position to address increased inspection work load.
This item will be self-funded through application fees.
b. Industrial Annexation: Encourage and assist with Annexation of Industrial land in the
Southeast area of Lodi. This project will largely be self-funded by project applicants.
c. Second Gang Intervention Worker. Total cost of $88,000 with School District share of 50%
reducing City cost to $44,000.
IV. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
a. Facilitate the successful disposition and reuse of the General Mills property
No additional cost. This effort will be accomplished by existing staff.
b. Investigate the feasibility of operating a fiber network for Economic Development
The Electric Utility will contract with an industry professional to conduct an analysis. Estimated
cost range: $20,000-$50,000.
c. Establish a Downtown Property -Based Business Improvement District (PBID)
No additional cost. This effort will be accomplished by existing staff. Implementation of this
goal is expected to reduce City exposure to increased maintenance costs over time.
City Council Goal Setting
March 31, 2015
Page 5
V. ELECTRIC UTILITY
An Organizational Checkup is being completed with the assistance of Hometown Connections,
the utility services subsidiary of the American Public Power Association that provides public
power utilities with consulting support in the areas of organization assessment, strategic planning,
governance development, and staffing. This endeavor is a quick and cost-effective assessment of
utility management and operations, based on best practices in the public power sector. The
assessment addresses the following key areas:
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Customer outreach &
communications
Customer service, including utility
billing
Utility programs
Power supply
Distribution operations
Employee safety
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Governance
Strategic planning
Rates
Administration, accounting &
finance
Technology
Human resources
The Organizational Checkup report will provide realistic recommendations and is the starting point
for EU's comprehensive strategic planning process that can be integrated into the City Council's
goals and objectives. The top three priorities that have been identified are as follows:
a. 10 -year Distribution System Maintenance CIP $20 million: Safety, reliability and
affordability are key components to operate an electric utility. In order to maintain our excellent
safety record, mitigate outages, and ensure cost effectiveness, EU staff has developed a 10 -
year Distribution System Maintenance Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as part of the
department's financial model. Staff will continue to work toward completion of the tasks
outlined in the CIP at the lowest cost possible, along with updating the financial model and
reviewing the rate schedules on an annual basis to ensure funding is available while
maintaining credit worthiness. (See Exhibit 2, Electric Utility 10 -Year CIP)
b. Increase Customer Relations and Marketing Efforts: The residents and businesses in Lodi
are the owners of the utility, and it is our responsibility and desire to become an "energy
partner" with our customer/owners. In order to do so, we must leam what they need and
provide the necessary information to assist them in understanding how to best utilize the
energy conservation programs designed to save energy and money while remaining compliant
with State and Federal mandates.
c. Succession Planning: The EU has a number of individuals eligible to retire in the next few
years, and there are very few qualified candidates in the electric utility industry. In preparation
for this a number of organizational changes have taken place over the past five years to
improve operational efficiency and establish career paths within the utility. This is an ongoing
effort that staff will continue to pursue and evaluate along with leveraging outside agencies for
support when needed.
VI. FIRE
a. Return Browned -Out Fire Engine 1 to Full Service: The total estimated cost of retuming
the browned -out Engine 1 back to full service for one year is $365,000 in additional overtime.
The cost to hire nine firefighters (one captain, engineer, and firefighter for three shifts) is
estimated at $1.3 million annually.
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March 31, 2015
Page 6
b. Increase Lodi Fire Department Staff professional development and succession
planning programs: The fire department staff strives to remain at the leading edge of the fire
profession and going beyond the minimum standards to exceed departmental expectations.
This can only occur with the continued education, training, professional development and
succession programs.
i. 2/3 of the command staff will retire in the next 5 years
ii. Over half of the Captain/supervisors will retire in the next 5 to 10 years
iii. 50% of the Department will assume new positions and responsibilities
c. Explore, evaluate and implement a comprehensive asset management and savings plan:
i. Communications: Complete the radio inventory and follow through with the
purchase/installation of all front-line and reserve apparatus with APEX dual -radios. Total
cost for upgrades on the communication systems is $75,600.
ii. Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other imperative safety equipment:
Within the next 5 to 10 years the City of Lodi Fire Department will have to replace over 40
SCBA equipment pieces. Each device can range between $6,000 - $8,000 (a total cost
of replacement between $240,000 and $320,000).
iii. Develop adequate funding for facilities maintenance, replacement and repair is essential
to the safety and well-being of all Lodi Fire Department personnel.
VII. INTERNAL SERVICES DIVISION
a. Complete Implementation of Tyler and add Functionality: Funded
b. Develop and Implement Comprehensive Budget and Financial Policy: Unfunded
i. IT ($4 million at 6/30/14)
ii. Vehicles ($2.4 million at 6/30/14)
iii. OPEB ($16.9 million at 1/1/14)
iv. Buildings (See Exhibit 3, Public Works Project Priorities)
v. PERS ($93.9 million at 6/30/13)
c. Develop City-wide Information Technology Strategic Plan: Unfunded
VIII. LIBRARY
a. Redesign children's area. At present, children's picture books are located in five sections of
the children's area, and we need interesting/fun structures within the children's section to
attract children's attention in that area and to stimulate their tactile senses and imagination.
The redesign is estimated to cost $22,000.
b. Digitize Lodi News: Digitize the Lodi News Sentinel newspapers from 1880 to present.
Currently, these newspapers are on 600 roles of microfiche, and our microfiche reader does
not work properly. Replacement of the microfiche reader would cost $7,000 while digitizing the
newspapers would cost $30,000 and the newspapers would be available online, anywhere in
the world. It would provide all of Lodi's history to its citizens for access in their homes, and
would save countless hours of staff having to look up information on microfiche.
City Council Goal Setting
March 31, 2015
Page 7
c. Security: Enclose the Library's back door and the book drop to protect the space from drug
use and criminal activity. Cost approximately $6,000.
IX. PARKS AND RECREATION
a. Continue phased roof restoration protect at Hutchins Street Square: Total remaining
cost: $288,000 to protect a $15 million asset for the next 10-15 years. Roof sections A&B
completed (Phase 1). Phase 2 needed (Area C, $165,000), then Phase 3 (Area E, $58,000),
Phase 4 (Area D, $45,000) and Phase 5 (F&G, $20,000). Cost estimates provided by the
Garland Company (site visit Nov. 2013, report updated Feb. 10, 2014).
b. Funding for erosion study/mitigation at Lodi Lake Park and grant writing: Focus would
be two areas: Pigs Lake/Nature Area and portion between Rotary and Youth Area locations.
Goal would be to determine cause of excessive erosion and mitigation measures that may be
eligible for grant funding. Estimated to cost up to $50,000, but that likely would not include any
significant mitigation measures. Having the study/solution to back a grant application is our
best opportunity to receive outside funding. The City submitted applications for State grant
funding in 2008 and 2011 without success.
c. Parking lot maintenance/resurfacing (In order of priority):
i. Softball Complex (2 -inch Petromat Overlay) - $130,000
ii. Salas Park (2 -inch Petromat Overlay) - $300,000
iii. Katzakian Park (Slurry/Re-Paint) - $15,000
iv. Grape Bowl North Lot (Slurry/Re-Paint) - $120,000
v. Kofu Baseball/Skate Park Lot (2 -inch Petromat Overlay) - $50,000
vi. Nature Area paved path slurry seal - $20,000
d. Playground equipment replacement: $25,000 would be sufficient seed money for a
community build program at Candy Cane Park. The only playground apparatus at that park is
deteriorating and needs new path of travel, plus replacement. $25,000 would pay for materials
and site supervisor, with community providing labor. Overall, $100,000 would assist with
Candy Cane and demolition of existing south playground area at Emerson Park, which is not
ADA accessible and equipment is deteriorating, and replacement playground equipment.
X. POLICE
a. Increase sworn and civilian staffing: (add 8 swom + 5 civilian staff) — Swom increases
include one (1) sergeant (Professional Standards Officer — IA, training, backgrounds, internal
audits, policy revision, etc. — replacing a PT civilian position); one Corporal (P10, public affairs,
digital media, community policing); and six (6) police officers (patrol, traffic, investigations, and
downtown bike patrol). Estimated additional sworn cost: $1.2 million. Civilian increases
include one (1) additional Dispatch/Jail Supervisor; one (1) Crime Analyst (replacing a PT
civilian position); one (1) Community Services Officer for crime prevention, neighborhood
watch, business watch, etc.; one (1) additional Records Clerk; and (1) additional Assistant
Animal Services Officer. Estimated civilian cost: $425,000. Estimated total (sworn &
civilian based on 2014-15 compensation): $1,625,000. Source: General fund.
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March 31, 2015
Page 8
b. Replace CAD/RMS system: Current Sungard OSSI system performs poorly. Estimated
replacement cost: $1 million to $1.5 million one-time expense, or explore a lease purchase
option. Possibly no additional annual maintenance costs. Source (partial): annual
maintenance savings from termination of Sungard contract ($140,000), plus savings from
now -defunct prisoner transportation program ($50,000, or combined total of approximately
$190,000/year).
c. Equipment and technology replacement and enhancements: Increase annual vehicle
replacement fund contribution to $300,000 (additional $250,000 annually); establish an
internal service fund for computer and equipment replacements (—$150,000-$250,000
additional/year); new PD website (—$25,000-$50,000 one-time); dash cameras ($200,000
one-time); body cameras ($90,000 one-time, plus $40,000 annually); implement digital video +
evidence storage (additional —$100,000-$150,000/year); additional training (additional
$50,000/annually); firearms replacement ($50,000 one-time). Total first year cost: $865,000-
$1,040,000. Estimated additional annual cost: $590,000-$740,000. Source: General fund.
XI. PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works project priorities are detailed In Exhibit 3 and are categorized as follows:
i. Facilities iv. Fleet
ii. Streets v. Transit
iii. Utilities vi. White Slough
Conclusion:
As Council can see, Lodi's needs far exceed available resources. It is hoped that this session can serve
as a framework for setting forth a roadmap for Lodi's most important projects while at the same time
finding some projects we can take off the list.
Stephen Schwabauer
City Manager
Attach=nts:
Exhibit 1— General Fund Reserve Policy
Exhibit 2 — Electric Utility 10 Year CIP
Exhibit 3 — Public Works Project Priorities
• RESOLUTION NO. 2010-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTING A GENERAL FUND RESERVE POLICY
WHEREAS, maintaining General Fund reserves is fiscally prudent, and
WHEREAS, reserves can mitigate the financial exposure of catastrophic events
and actions from outside entities that affect our revenue streams; and
WHEREAS, reserves reflect positively on the creditworthiness and prudent
management of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi Budget and Finance Committee has drafted the
attached General Fund Reserve Policy for Coundl adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi
does hereby approve the General Fund Reserve Policy attached as Exhibit A.
Dated: June 2, 2010
_
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2090-86 was passed and adopted by Vie City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held June 2, 2010, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Mounce,
and Mayor Katzakian
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
'ne foregoing document is certified to be a correci
copy of the original on file in the Clty Clerk's office.
Jennifer M. Robison
.Assistant City Clerk, City of Lodi
2010-86
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City Clerk
EXHIBIT 1,
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City of Lodi
General Fund Reserve Policy
Purpose of Reserve Policy
Adequate designations of reserves—funds set aside for various legitimate
purposes ---are critical to the successful and stable, short- and long-term
operation of the City of Lodi. Adequate reserves in the General Fund ensure that
the City is able to respond to emergencies and continue providing services to the
citizens of Lodi. Adequate reserves ensure that the City will have sufficient
funding available to meet its operating, capital and debt service obligations.
Pursuant to Statement No. 54 of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board
(GASB) — Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions,
unrestricted fund balance is composed of funds that may be classified as
committed, assigned or unassigned. Committed fund balance represents those
funds that are constrained by a limitation Imposed by the governing body of a
government upon Itself as to the use of those funds. Assigned fund balance
represents the City Council's intention to use funds for a specific purpose.
Unassigned fund balance represents the remainder of fund balance after
accounting for all reserved amounts. Provisions of GASB Statement No. 54 are
effective for reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2010.
Beginning with the budget for Fiscal Year 2010/11, the following General Fund
Reserves shall be funded, as funding Is available.
Committed Fund Balance
General Fund Reserve – Catastrophic Reserve
• To maintain the ability of the City to meet operational expenses during
times of declared emergency or major catastrophe, the City shall
maintain a committed General Fund balance of a minimum of 8% of
annual General Fund revenues. It is recognized that during a time of
emergency, the City will need to expend more resources than normal
operations dictate to meet the community's needs. In addition to an
increased level of expenditure, the tax base of the City may be
impaired after a major catastrophic event. This reserve shall be
exclusive of all other reserves. This reserve may only be drawn upon
pursuant to an emergency as declared under the Lodi Municipal Code.
• If the General Fund – Catastrophic Reserve amount falls below 5% of
annual revenue, the City Manager shall prepare a plan within three
months of approval of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR), commencing with the CAFR for FY 2009/10, to restore the 5%
level within 12 months and the 8% level within 24 months.
• This reserve is not intended for normal unanticipated expenditures and
shall be funded before all other committed General Fund reserves.
EXHIBIT 1,
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General Fund Reserve — Economic Reserve
• To maintain the City's economic viability and to meet seasonal cash
flow shortfalls, the City shall maintain a committed General Fund
Reserve — Economic Reserve balance of a minimum of 8% of annual
General Fund revenues. Although 8% is the minimum, because this
reserve is intended to levelize economic cycles from year to year, the
reserve should have a higher amount to cushion the cyclical effects of
the economy. This reserve shall be exclusive of all other reserves.
Funding may only be disbursed based upon a resolution of the City
Council.
• Funding of the General Fund Reserve — Economic Reserve will begin
in the fiscal year following full funding of the General Fund Reserve —
Catastrophic Reserve. Provisions below regarding action required if
the General Fund Reserve — Economic Reserve falls below 5% of
General Fund revenues shall only apply after the reserve has been
funded at the minimum 8% level.
• Once fully funded, if the General Fund Reserve -- Economic Reserve
falls below 5% of annual revenue, the City Manager shall prepare a
pian within three months of approval of the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report, commencing with the CAFR for FY 2009/10, to
restore the 5% level within 24 months and 8% within 48 months.
• Once fully funded, in no case shall the General Fund Reserve -
Economic Reserve fall below 5% of annual General Fund revenue for
greater than a continuous 24 -month period.
Assigned Fund Balance
Once Committed Reserves are fully funded, the City Council may establish
Assigned Reserves for designated purposes. Assigned Reserves reflect
Council's intent as to the use of funds. Once assigned, funds may only be
released by resolution of the City Coundl.
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EXHIBIT 2
March 31, 2015 Council Goal Setting - Voting Results By Category
Economic Development
Cost Council Votes Total Votes RANK
Economic DovelopmenUi0bslbusiness attraction
InfrestnaIXurelutilltles to fnduslrlal parcels
Eoortamic Development Incentive Program
Make Lodes Fber Optic System Available to Business
Annex end make 'shovel reedy cammerdal and Industrial lend
Incarporoto Goals of Vision 2020 Into future City goals
Infrastructure to General Plan Undeveloped Arena"
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
2
1
1
3
1
0
3
3
4
2
3
1
0
5
4
2
e
3
0
Downtown
Downtown Dovalopmait/totrism/homeless saknfon'"'
Downlawn-9ee4 0oaUenfdupliceto)
Downtom Improvement
Downtown Property -Based improvement District
TBO
TBD
TBD
TB0
2
1
3
2
3
4
e
6
Homeless
Downtown Develop mentltouesudisome.ess *0lution"'
Homeless
TBO
TSD
2
1
3
1
4
9
Public Safety
Gang Suppression--
Second
uppressIon"'Second Gang Intervention Worker"'
Relum Browned -Out Fire Engine 1 to Full Service
Lodi Flre Department sluff proroesional development and succession planning
Increase sworn and clvtlion sterling
TBD
944,000
91,665,000
TBD
51,825,000
1
2
0
1
2
3
7
9
7
5
10
Gangs
Gang Suppreaslors`"'
Second Gang Intervention Worker"'
TBD
544,000
2
Fiscal Sustalnabllkty
Explore, evasuaty and implement a comprehensive easel management and savings On
Develop and Implement comprehensive budget and financial policy
Infarmetlon technology
Vehicles
OPEB
PERS
Develop City-wide Infannatlon Technology 8lnsleglc Plan
576,600 to 5395,000
54,000,000
52,400,000
510,900,000
593900,000
TBD
0
0
0
0
0
1 9
3 6
1 10
0
0
0
9
Asset Preservation
Continue Phased Root project et HSS
Funding for erosion aludylmlll5atlnn et Lodi Lake Park and grant writing
Are Station No. 1 Mohan rernodol
3235,000
950,000
550,000
a
0
0
10
10
10
Other
Indoor Raueetion Feclblles
Eastside Improvement
1E•Racards System (38,000 to 36,000 annual maintenance]
TBD
TBO
325,000 10 550,000
v
0
1
2
3
10
9
5
"Rank weighting by ratio of Council votes to total votes
"Goal recommended by a citizen et the 3/31 meeting
"'Goal Is repeated In more than one category