HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 11, 2017 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL
SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017
A. Roll Call by City Clerk
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held
Tuesday, April 11, 2017, commencing at 7:05 a.m.
Present: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi,
and Mayor Kuehne
Absent: Council Member Mounce
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo
B. Topic(s)
B-1 Update from the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission (PRCS)
Terri Whitmire with the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission introduced fellow Commissioners
Pat Hill, Julie Whiteley, and Susan Crosby, as well as Kevin Attride with Lodi Memorial Hospital
and Pat Patrick, President/CEO of the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Whitmire stated
that, in response to the Mayor's directive in 2015, the Senior Commission conducted research on
seniors' needs and is now presenting its findings.
Ms. Whiteley provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Lodi Aging Information and
Assistance Resource - 2018 Proposal. Specific topics of discussion included purpose of Lodi
Senior Citizens Commission, age -friendly survey results, perceived needs of the community,
Ripon Senior Center, Lolly Hansen Senior Center in Tracy, Manteca Senior Center, proposal, and
commitment from Lodi Senior Citizens Commission.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Ms. Whiteley stated that the definition of "affordable" in
the survey was left open to perception; however, most of the questions on the survey included
space for comments where some demonstrated their interpretation of the questions and how they
felt.
Mr. Patrick provided a PowerPoint slide regarding local business support and presented a
handout on Lodi's White and Hispanic age distribution in 2010 and estimations going forward to
the years 2020 and 2030.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, Mr. Patrick confirmed that the median income of
Lodi citizens is $49,000 per household and stated the retail sales tax number coming into the City
will decrease going forward because retired individuals tend to spend less than when they were
working yet the aging population is steadily increasing.
In response to Mayor Kuehne, Mr. Patrick stated that the Chamber of Commerce has a Vision
Action Team (VAT) dedicated to this issue and that the generation of individuals who are caring
for aging parents while raising children will have an increased economic burden that will result in
a loss of productivity in billions of dollars across all industries. He stated seniors are 20 percent of
the population going forward and the VAT is working with businesses to get wellness programs
into the workforce before the Baby Boomers reach that age because healthy living diminishes the
likelihood of heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. He stated the Chamber is working community-
wide on that VAT, as well as trying to bring young families and job creators into the community.
Mr. Attride provided a PowerPoint slide regarding Lodi Health support and stressed the
importance of partnering together to meet the medical and social needs of seniors and advocated
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the need for a senior resource and referral center.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, Mr. Attride stated that, although there are other
community efforts that support senior services, he was only aware of two senior centers in Lodi:
LOEL Center and Lodi Adventist Health's Adult Day Care Program. The hospital is interested in
collaborating with other entities that want to help seniors, including the faith community, but he
was uncertain of any not-for-profit organizations working toward this effort. Mr. Attride stated the
hospital has its own budget difficulties and it experienced challenges during a recent transition,
but it does try to fund programs when it can, including grant funding, and is always on the lookout
for collaborative opportunities with community members, groups, and organizations.
Ms. Whitmire confirmed that the Adult Day Care Program and LOEL Center are the only two
entities in San Joaquin County that offer senior services, adding that LOEL is primarily for
independent, active seniors who do not require supervision, while the Adult Day Care Program is
for seniors who need assistance with supervised care. She stated there are a couple of assisted
living facilities in Stockton that have an adult day care component, but they are expensive
programs.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, Ms. Whitmire stated that, if the hospital charged
what it costs to run the Adult Day Care facility, participants would be unable to afford the
program. Most participants live on $800 a month, and she stated the Program offers a $2,800
scholarship each year for those who cannot afford the program.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, Ms. Whiteley stated that Ripon funds its senior
center with city support and a paid part-time supervisor. In further response, Parks, Recreation,
and Cultural Services Director Jeff Hood stated that, in the past, the City operated the senior
center with a full-time Recreation Manager at roughly $100,000 to $115,000 a year. He estimated
that Ripon likely spends an estimated $28,000 a year to fund its part-time position.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, Mr. Hood stated that, if Council directs the
Department to operate a senior center, it will do as directed; however, he reported that the
Department has increased recreational opportunities and programming to include instructional
swimming programs at the pool, Bingo, the new Walk with Ease Program for people with arthritis,
yoga, dancing, art classes, and many other programs. He added that the City is looking to
improve its website and there will be opportunities to provide greater information on the site once
it is launched.
In response to Mayor Kuehne, Mr. Hood stated that the half -mile walking trail around Hutchins
Street Square is complete and the Walk with Ease Program, which is a six-week walking
session, recently kicked -off. He stated the feedback on the Program has been positive and he
expects attendance to grow as future sessions begin. In further response, Mr. Hood stated staff is
researching programs and activities for all residents, but there are budget restrictions facing the
Department, as well as the need to ensure cost recovery. City Manager Schwabauer stated that
staff is currently in the process of building the budget for next year, but the challenge is that there
are more demands than there are resources. This is the first year in a series of seven of inclining
costs that far exceed revenue. Despite the revenue growth in sales tax, property tax, and
Community Facilities District resources, growth in non -discretionary employee expenses are
increasing. The City is not offering pay raises, has held off hiring certain positions, and is sharing
positions between departments, but the California Public Employees Retirement System (Cal -
PERS) expenses are increasing exponentially faster than revenue. He stated in seven years the
City will pay more to Cal -PERS than it does in payroll. Mr. Schwabauer stated that many
departments, such as Parks and Recreation and the Library, are suffering because the City must
make cuts to meet the budget. He agreed there is no question more resources can be applied to
any need the Council wants, but to do so, resources will have to be taken from elsewhere. There
is no revenue source to apply to this problem. He stated he hoped to use the $130,000 previously
allocated to the Lodi Visitors Center as a new revenue stream, but it will be used to address the
deficit. In further response to Mayor Kuehne, Mr. Schwabauer summarized that to date the City
has funded many senior -related items including several capital projects at LOEL Center - kitchen
remodel, gardens, parking lot; $1 million for the Hutchins Street Square pool; investment in the
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Meals on Wheels Program for fresh, not frozen, meals; $2 million for the Tienda affordable
housing project; new walking program; and walking trails at Lodi Lake and area parks.
In response to Council Member Chandler, Library Services Director Dean Gualco stated that the
Library would be pleased to have the older generation visit the Library and is open to any ideas
for programs or activities. He added there is plenty of space at the Library for events or meetings.
Council Member Johnson stated that the County finally came together in a collaborative manner
to address homeless needs and suggested senior -related agencies within the County collaborate
to ensure senior services are addressed. Ms. Whitmire responded that the San Joaquin County
Human Services Agency has programs for helping people fill out Medicaid forms and are willing
to partner with other agencies, but they need a place to set up their services. There are other
services, such as HICAP for health insurance issues and El Concilio for legal services, also
willing to collaborate, but they have no place from which to operate. Hutchins Street Square used
to have a senior resource and referral center, but it was eliminated. Ms. Whitmire stated she still
receives at least 100 calls a year from families seeking help. Council Member Johnson
questioned if there was space at Hutchins Street Square that could be utilized by these agencies
to offer services a couple times a week for Lodi residents. Ms. Whitmire stated the former senior
center is now the Holz Room and there are four office spaces, but some are being used as
storage. Mr. Hood stated the rooms are currently rented out for revenue, but it could turn aside
renters to offer space for those services. Mr. Gualco offered the Library's rooms as well.
Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi questioned whether funds can be transferred from elsewhere to
meet the demand of the increasing aging population, to which Mr. Hood stated that he anticipates
reducing services to youth sports.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, former Community Center Director
Charlene Lange provided history on the senior center, stating that Mr. Holz bequeathed money to
Hutchins Street Square and LOEL Center for the purpose of helping seniors. The LOEL Center's
primary focus is social in nature, while the Square's focus was on senior day care, which was
staffed by the City, as well as the therapeutic pool for senior rehabilitation. With regard to funding
programs, she suggested they are not funded through leadership but through cheerleading and
volunteers. Ms. Lange stated the Square had a vibrant senior center in the 1990s with outside
agencies participating all day long and stressed the need to provide those services once again in
a singular place.
Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi stated that his direction would be to put more resources toward
seniors, but he was uncertain how to accomplish that fiscally. He suggested utilizing the LOEL
Center, to which Ms. Whitmire stated the LOEL Center is primarily a social organization. She
stated that most of the callers into LOEL are forwarded to the Department of Aging and Referral
Center or the Library and the Center is already at maximum capacity.
Jennifer Winn, Recreation Manager and liaison to the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission, stated
that she previously managed the senior resource and referral center at Hutchins Street Square
and that her phone line was attached to the center. She stated she still receives senior -related
calls on a regular basis and continues to provide information.
B-2 Receive Presentation Regarding Contracted Parking Citation Services (PD)
Sergeant Eric VerSteeg of the Lodi Police Department provided a PowerPoint presentation
regarding citation processing vendor review. Specific topics of discussion included background,
vendor selection process, vendors reviewed, reports and statistics, cost analysis, and citation
revenue per year.
In response to Mayor Kuehne, Sergeant VerSteeg stated that the primary focus of the parking
assistants is the downtown area, but they also monitor stores, apartment complexes, and parking
in front of hydrants. He further responded that the Turbo Data program would work with parking
meters and it would also handle citations relating to disabled parking, parking outside of a stall,
and issues unrelated to timed parking. To process tickets and mail notices in house would cost
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the City double. Sergeant VerSteeg stated that the current company, Enforcement Technologies,
notified the City in October that it would no longer provide service as of June 30, 2017; therefore,
the City is seeking a new company to provide the service.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, City Manager Schwabauer stated the new system
would utilize a handheld device to issue tickets and computerize the entire process; whereas, the
current process is to handwrite tickets and uploaded them into the system. Sergeant VerSteeg
added that the new system can handle both computerized tickets issued by the device, as well
as handwritten tickets, because some officers write tickets while in the field. In further response,
Sergeant VerSteeg stated the program will cost $2,200 a year after initial set up and equipment
and it is anticipated revenue from citations will increase as well. Additionally, the new software will
include clear photographs of violations, which will make it more difficult for offenders to refute a
ticket. Further, Mr. Schwabauer stated this program will provide two devices for meter
enforcement staff and, when they are not on duty, police officers can use them in the field while
doing traffic enforcement, special assignments, or while patrolling the downtown area.
C. Comments by Public on Non -Agenda Items
Alex Aliferis recommended the published writings of worldwide economist Harry Dent who has
conducted analysis that indicates the aging population is not only effecting California, but the
entire world. He reported he will be attending a conference next week in Sacramento on pension
reform, adding that he sees no interest or political will in the State legislature to take on the issue
and he believes it may be ultimately addressed through the initiative process. Mr. Aliferis stated
he believes the legislature would only act once 100 cities go bankrupt and that many cities are
already on the brink of doing so.
D. Adjournment
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 a.m.
ATTEST:
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
City Clerk
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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA TITLE: Update from the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission
MEETING DATE: April 11, 2017
PREPARED BY: Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive update from Lodi Senior Citizens Commission.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION. The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission would like to give an update
on results of the age -friendly community survey it conducted and a
proposal for an information and assistance resource program.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Prepared by Jennifer Winn
JH/JW:tI
cc: City Attorney
APPROVED:
Jeff H
Par ., -ecreation, and Cultural Services Director
Schwab'' , City Manager
City of Lodi Senior Citizens Commission
Age -Friendly Survey 467 Surveys
Questions
1 Preferred sources of information about senior programs,
activities and services in Lodi.
Newspaper
Internet Postings/Facebook
Church
*Other
Percent
57.63%
10.45%
17.61%
14.31%
*Other
Count
Newsletters, Posters, Flyers, Mailers, Talk Radio
38
Friends, People, Referrals, Word of Mouth, Grapeline
26
LOEL Center, Senior Centers, Salvation Army, Support Groups, Local Clubs
25
Gym
5
Library
4
City Billing
1
Doctor's Office
1
Closed Caption TV
1
Total
101
2 What kind of housing needs to be developed for seniors in Lodi
Rental Apartments
Affordable Housing
Housing with Services (AL)
There is enough senior housing
3 Feel safe in their own neighborhood
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
4 Lodi is age -friendly providing services for Seniors
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
5 Lodi's caregiver support (such as respite,
adult day care and support groups) Percent
Satisfied 26.34%
Neutral 61.38%
Dissatisfied 12.28%
Percent
20.19%
45.70%
30.05%
4.07%
Percent
68.53%
21.98%
9.48%
Percent
44.64%
31.97%
23.39%
City of Lodi Senior Citizens Commission
Age -Friendly Survey 467 Surveys
6 Opportunities for continued learning
(such as lifelong learning opportunities, works shops, etc.) Percent
Enough 39.72%
Not Enough 56.54%
None 3.74%
7 Lodi has adequate transportation for seniors. Percent
Agree 33.85%
Neutral 41.87%
Disagree 24.28%
8 Age Percent
55-59 2.99%
60-69 26.28%
70-79 36.54%
80-89 26.71%
90+ 7.48%
9 Permanent impairment or condition that limits your
ability to participate in the Lodi community Percent
Yes 24.19%
No 75.81%
10 Adequate resources to meet my financial needs, including
home maintenance, personal healthcare and other expenses Percent
Agree 76.05%
Disagree 23.95%
11 The extent to which local policymakers take into account the
interests and concerns of Lodi seniors. Percent
Satisfied 18.44%
Neutral 38.18%
Dissatisfied 43.38%
City of Lodi Senior Citizens Commission
Age -Friendly Survey 467 Surveys
(Unanswered Questions are not included in the Grand Total)
Q5
55-59
60-69
70-79
80-89
90+
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
57.14%
35.71%
7.14%
57.14%
28.57%
14.29%
44.97%
35.50%
19.53%
28.23%
50.81%
20.97%
37.14%
40.00%
22.86%
Grand Total
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
Q6
55-59
60-69
70-79
80-89
90+
Enough
None
Not Enough
8.33%
0.00%
91.67%
28.70%
1.74%
69.57%
46.58%
1.86%
51.55%
42.20%
8.26%
49.54%
50.00%
6.67%
43.33%
Grand Total
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
Q10
55-59
60-69
70-79
80-89
90+
Agree
Disagree
78.57%
21.43%
69.17%
30.83%
78.11%
21.89%
82.61%
17.39%
66.67%
33.33%
Grand Total
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
Q11
55-59
60-69
70-79
80-89
90+
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
66.67%
33.33%
0.00%
57.52%
28.32%
14.16%
44.03%
35.85%
20.13%
29.63%
48.15%
22.22%
40.00%
36.67%
23.33%
Grand Total 100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00% 100.00%
Senior Commission Survey Comments
POOL Comments:
• Need Pool Fixed!
• H.S.S. pool needs to be open
• Spend money on H.S.S. pool, My 23 year old disabled son needs it
• Needs to reinstate H.S.S. pool Arthritis instruction class important service
• Open the Pool! Fix it!
• Keep Pool senior time open
• Senior pool times need to continue
• H.S.S. pool needs to be fixed
• Keep H.S.S. pool clean, open for seniors only thing keeping us walking
HOUSING Comments:
• Need a Del Web type complex X 8 comments
• More Park View Terrance X 3 comments
• Need senior Condos X 4 comments
• Need affordable senior housing X 19 comments
ADDITIONAL Comments:
• Thank you for asking us... senior thoughts matter X 4 comments
• Print daily senior activities in Newspaper X 3 comments
• Newspaper need more stories about senior activities
• Sales tax increase not favorable to seniors
• Never see police cars in my neighborhood
• Felt safe in my neighborhood before the new lights went in... too dark now!
• Parks with better bathrooms
• Free access to Lodi Lake
• Adult Day Care is awesome x 2 comments
• So many seniors need help with yard work, getting to drs. and stores.
• Limit parking times at post office and enforce it!
• Lodi need more benches for resting during walks
• Roads are full of holes and bumps
• Every time city officials ask city council for rate hikes in order to ensure their future and
retirement checks, council obliges- they don't care how the elderly will pay for these hikes!
LODI AGING INFORMATION
& ASSISTANCE RESOURCE get.i*1
2018 PROPOSAL
Presented by: Lodi Senior Citizen Commission
Lodi Aging Information SC Assistance Resource
■ Lodi Senior Citizen Commission - Purpose
■ Community Perceived Needs
■ City of Lodi Senior Citizens Commission Age -Friendly Survey Results
■ Lodi's Vision 2020
■ Local Business Support
■ Senior Information Assistance and Resource Success in Surrounding
Cities
■ Lodi Aging Information & Assistance Resource Proposal
Lodi Aging Information SC Assistance Resource
Lodi Senior Citizen Commission's Purpose
Lodi Senior Citizen Commission serves as an advisory body to the Lodi City Council
The scope of the Commission is matters pertaining to polices and programs for senior
citizens of Lodi.
The functions include:
■ Identifying needs of the aging
■ Rendering advice and assistance to other City boards and Commissions, City
departments and private agencies.
• Exploring improved standards of services to the aging and establishment
• Encouraging coordination among organizations
• Encouraging the preparation of publications and the results of research
pertaining to aging.
Lodi Aging Information & Assistance Resource
City of Lodi Senior Citizens Commission Age -Friendly Survey Results
• Summer 2016 - 15,000 survey results were distributed to all Lodi residents
• Topics covered:
✓ Preferred mode of communication
✓ Safety
✓ Senior Services/Resources
✓ Housing
✓Transportation
.7 Caregiver support
✓ Financial needs
14 Local policymakers interest and concerns of Lodi seniors
• 467 Surveys Completed
Lodi Aging Information & Assistance Resource
City of Lodi Senior Citizens Commission Age -Friendly Survey Results
Age
Percent
55-59
60-69
70-79
80-89
90+
2.99
26.28
36.54
26.71
7.48
Preferred Source of Information
Percent
Newspaper
58
Internet Postings/Facebook
10
Church
18
Other
Permanent Impairment or Condition
Limiting Ability to Participate
Survey Results- Summer 2016
24%
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Lodi Aging Information & Assistance Resource
City of Lodi Senior Citizens Commission Age -Friendly Survey Results
Topic
Agree
Neighborhood - Safe
69%
Adequate Resources - Financial i.e. home
maintenance, personal healthcare other expenses
76%
Lodi caregiver support i.e. respite, adult day care
and support groups
26%
Neutral
Disagree
22%
9%
24%
61% 12%
Survey:
• I feel safe in the neighborhood where I live.
• How satisfied are you with Lodi's caregiver support (such as respite, adult day care and support
groups)?
• I have adequate resources to meet my financial needs, including home maintenance, personal
healthcare and other expenses.
Survey Results- Summer 2016
Lodi Aging Information & Assistance Resource
City of Lodi Senior Citizens Commission Age -Friendly Survey Results
Topic
Rental
Apartments
Affordable
Housing
Housing with
Services
Enough
Housing
Housing Needs for Seniors
20%
46%
30%
Survey Question:
In your experience, what kind of housing needs to be developed for seniors in Lodi?
• Rental Apartments
• Affordable Housing
• Housing with Services (assisted living)
• There is enough senior housing
Survey Results- Summer 2016
4%
Lodi Aging Information 8c Assistance Resource
City of Lodi Senior Citizens Commission Age -Friendly Survey Results
Topic
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Lodi Age Friendly
45% 1"12°
21r%
Topic
Enough
Not Enough
None
Opportunities for Continued Learning
40%
57%
4%
Topic
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Lodi caregiver support i.e. respite, adult day care and
support groups
26%
61%
12%
Local Policymakers - interest and concern Lodi
Seniors
18%
38%
43%
Survey
• Lodi is age -friendly providing services for seniors
• Are there opportunities for continued learning (such as lifelong learning opportunities, works shops, etc.)?
• How satisfied are you with the extent to which local policymakers take into account the interests and
concerns of Lodi seniors?
Survey Results- Summer 2016
Lodi Aging Information Sic Assistance Resource
Local Business Support
Community and Business Health
An essential component of business health is community
health and wellness
• Lodi has always taken care of its own.
• State of the "Forever Young Generation"
• Information Age... a new meaning
Lodi Aging Information SC Assistance Resource
Lodi Health Support
Well -Defined Need
Lodi Health Currently Contributing to Senior Support Services
■ Falls Prevention Program, Clinic care coordination, Disease Prevention Support
Services Beyond Physical/Medical Needs
■ Seniors need answers to complex needs (housing, financial, etc)
■ Many needs oriented around social aspects
Broader Services Vital
■ Lodi Health desires to collaborate with more senior -focused support organizations
■ Complex challenges need community -wide response
Lodi Aging Information 8c Assistance Resource
Local Senior Information Assistance and Resource Success in Surrounding Cities
Ripon Senior Center
Part time Supervisor
Paid by the City of Ripon
Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lodi Aging Information Sc Assistance Resource
Local Senior Information Assistance and Resource Success in Surrounding Cities
Lolly Hansen Senior Center, Tracy, CA
Full Time Supervisor
Paid by the City of Tracy (Parks and Recreation Employee)
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Lodi Aging Information Sc Assistance Resource
Local Senior Information Assistance and Resource Success in Surrounding Cities
Manteca Senior
Center
Two Full Time Employees
Paid by the City of Manteca
(Parks and Recreation
Employees)
Volunteerism
The Senior Center is home to
more than 180 volunteers, who
donate over 18,000 hours
annually in service to seniors!
Lodi Aging Information Sic Assistance Resource
Proposal
Community Perceived Needs
Age -Friendly Continued Learning Caregiver Support1Policymakers Interest in Seniors Business Health
Proposal:
✓ Offer a resource center for Lodi Seniors with
friendly knowledgeable staff to connect seniors
and caregivers to resources and provide
educational opportunities
✓ Offer a website for seniors and caregivers to
include caregiver resource guides, housing lists,
financial resources, care management and
healthcare navigation.g
✓ Increase recreational opportunities for seniors
such as increased pool hours and instructed
classes
Commitment from Lodi Senior Citizen Commission
✓Advise and research opportunities for
collaboration in support of best practice.
✓Resurvey and publish Lodi Seniors Survey -
Summer 2017
2010
Boomer Mid -Point
55
LODIANS 65+ YEARS OF AGE
7,691
14% of Pop. **
TOTAL POPULATION
Chart (90%) 55,807**
Total Lodi 62,007
2020
Boomer Mid -Point
65
LODIANS 65+ YEARS OF AGE
13,239
21% of Pop. **
30% Increase
TOTAL POPULATION
Total Lodi 64,000 *
2030
Boomer Mid -Point
75
LODIANS 65+ YEAR OF AGE
15,301
23% of Pop. **
15.6% Increase
TOTAL POPULATION
Total Lodi 66,500 *
* Deaths Average 500 per year / Births 1,000 per Year leaving .008 Gross Growth Rate (G.G.R.)
Graph represents 90% of Total Population in two groups — White and Hispanic
**
Mid -Point Average
• C.O.G. @ .005%
• G.G.R. @ .01%
Age
85+
80-84
75-79
70-74
65-69
60-64
55-59
50-54
45-49
40-44
35-39
30-34
25-29
20-24
15-19
10-14
5-9
0-4
2,518
2,855
2,537
Lodi White and Hispanic Age Distribution in 2010
1,422
1,148
1,213
1,383
97
99
147
210
1,689 283
2,140. 490
1,969
1,727
1,888
1,966
1,760
1,922
1,833
1,673
1,551
667
886
1,146
1,389
1,550
1,882
1,960
1,936
"Hispanic birth rate is almost
twice that of the general
population. Hispanic
educational attainment,
however, is still much lower
than the national average, cre-
ating opportunities for forward
thinking communities."
- Mark Lautman
Founding Director of
Community Economics Lab &
Author, When the Boomers Bail
2,161
2,379
2,504
2,827
3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000
Population
White Alone/Not Hispanic
Hispanic
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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA ITEM
B-2
AGENDA TITLE: Receive Presentation Regarding Contracted Parking Citation Services
MEETING DATE: April 11, 2017
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation regarding contracted parking citation services.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Lodi has contracted with Enforcement Technologies
(currently known as Duncan Solutions) to process parking citations
since 1993. The Police Department was notified in October, 2016
that Duncan would terminate services with the City in June, 2017.
Five vendors were contacted by Police Department staff and invited to respond to selected criteria,
Turbo Data Systems, Inc. was determined to be the best choice to process parking tickets issued by the
City, send notices for delinquency, place registration holds with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV),
and to provide automatic citation writers to be purchased by the Police Department. The contract will be
for a period of five years.
SERVICES REQUESTED:
• Receive and maintain a cloud based database of parking tickets
• Process handwritten parking citations
• Provide bi-lingual customer service
• Provide an online payment and appeals process
• Create statistical reports
• Provide automatic citation writers
• Send courtesy notices to violators and collect revenue
• Conduct advanced revenue recovery through DMV holds and additional notices
SELECTION PROCESS:
All vendors were contacted by phone to discuss their services. Two were immediately eliminated, one for
a lack of response and the other for significantly higher prices. The remaining three provided web -based
demonstrations of their services and capabilities.
COSTS & ANALYSIS:
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Receive Presentation Regarding Contracted Parking Citation Services
April 11, 2017
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COSTS & ANALYSIS:
In addition to competitive pricing, Turbo Data had superior references (7 Turbo Data users were
contacted) to the other companies. Turbo Data offered additional benefits including best ease of use
during demonstrations, the potential for integration with current and future Records Management
Systems and the ability to provide automatic citation writers for moving violations.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Tod Patte son
Chief of Police
MH/CJ
Prepared by: Sergeant Eric VerSteeg
cc: City Attorney
Turbo Data
Data Ticket
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Equipment Purchase,
auto cite writers/printers
J2) + warranties
$3,990
$2,932
$4,069
Purchase cost per
blank e -cite
$.08
$.09
$.14
Blank e -cites minimum
purchase
$400/5,000
$1,900/21,250
$498/3,500
Total Costs Year 1
$6,670
$9,431
$7,561
Yearly Costs (Years 2+)
$2,280
$2,700
$2,064
Process per citation +
1st notice
$1.35
$1.35 (paper), $1.25 (e-
cite)
$1.05 (paper), $.95 (e -
cite) + postage ($.49 for
2017)
In addition to competitive pricing, Turbo Data had superior references (7 Turbo Data users were
contacted) to the other companies. Turbo Data offered additional benefits including best ease of use
during demonstrations, the potential for integration with current and future Records Management
Systems and the ability to provide automatic citation writers for moving violations.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Tod Patte son
Chief of Police
MH/CJ
Prepared by: Sergeant Eric VerSteeg
cc: City Attorney
Previous vendor -Enforcement Technologies (aka
Duncan Solutions)
No longer providing service as of June 30, 2017 due to
change in ownership and service
Multiple small to mid size departments were released
from contract
Receive and maintain a cloud based database of parking
tickets
Process handwritten parking citations
* Provide bi-lingual customer service
* Provide an online payment and appeals process
* Create statistical reports
Provide automatic citation writers
* Send courtesy notices to violators and collect revenue
* Conduct advanced revenue recovery through DMV holds
and additional notices
Clancy Systems
Unresponsive rep, lagging technology
T2 Systems
Vastly higher costs for setup and ongoing use
Phoenix Group
Average customer reviews, higher Tong -term prices.
Cancelled by EGPD for service issues.
Data Ticket
Good product, good reviews, highest long term costs of final
three
Turbo Data
Glowing references (heard "love" twice)
"Turbo is one of the best things we've ever done
here!" -Newport Beach PD Parking Enforcement
* Most intuitive citation tracking software
* Quality automatic citation writing mobile app
* Utilizes license plate readers & geo tagging
* Can interface with current & future PD
records systems
Competitive pricing
Statistical analysis and reporting
* Northern & Southern CA office (San Jose & Tustin)
* Bi -lingual staff and easy to reach customer support
Supports 131 agencies throughout California
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Equipment
Purchase, auto cite
writers/printers (2)
+ warranties
Purchase cost per
blank e -cite
Blank e -cites
minimum purchase
Total Costs Year 1
Yearly Costs (Years
2+
Process per
citation + 1st notice
$3,990
$2,932
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$.09
$400/5,000 $1,900/21,250
$6,67o
$9,431
$2,280 $2,700
$1.35
$1.35 (paper), $1.25
(e -cite)
$4,o69
$.14
$498/3,500
$7,561
$2,o64
$1.05 (paper), $.95
(e -cite) + postage
($.q. for 2017)
2015 $7o,139.52
2016 $62887.14
2017 $61,981.5o YTD as of 4/5/2017
If the City decided to bring the billing in-house they
would need to absorb approximately 5,000 parking
tickets per year and transfer unpaid debt to DMV for
processing