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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 6, 2017LODI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call The City Council Closed Session meeting of December 6, 2017, was called to order by Mayor Kuehne at 6:02 p.m. Present: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo NOTE: Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi arrived at 6:20 p.m. C-2 Announcement of Closed Session a) Conference with Adele Post, Human Resources Manager, and Andrew Keys, Deputy City Manager (Labor Negotiators), Regarding Lodi City Mid-Management Association, AFSCME General Services and Maintenance & Operators, Police Mid-Managers, Lodi Police Officers Association, Lodi Police Dispatchers Association, Lodi Professional Firefighters, Lodi Fire Mid-Management, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 (CM) b) Actual Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9; Two Applications; William Gonzales v. City of Lodi; Workers Compensation; WCAB Case Nos. ADJ10807022 (DOI: 06/30/2016) and ADJ10849911 (DOI: 04/13/2017) (CA) c) Threatened Litigation: Government Code §54956.9(b); One Case; Potential Litigation by Carol Sundell against City of Lodi Based on DFEH Complaint Alleging Various Employment Practice Violations (CA) C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session At 6:02 p.m., Mayor Kuehne adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:52 p.m. C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action At 7:01 p.m., Mayor Kuehne reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Magdich disclosed the following actions. Item C-2 a) was discussion only with no reportable action. Item C-2 b) was not discussed. Item C-2 c) was discussion and direction given with no reportable action. A. Call to Order / Roll Call The Regular City Council meeting of December 6, 2017, was called to order by Mayor Kuehne at 7:01 p.m. 1 Present: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo B. Presentations B-1 Presentation of Plaque to Council Member Mounce by League of California Cities (CLK) League of California Cities Central Valley Regional Public Affairs Manager Stephen Qualls presented a plaque to Council Member Mounce in appreciation of her years of service to the League of California Cities, as well as in recognition of her service as League president this past year. Council Member Mounce shared that it was an honor to serve as League President, adding that the last time a Lodi representative served in such a capacity was 1952, making her the second League President from Lodi. She expressed appreciation to the City Manager for taking on the pension issue and to the City Attorney, City Clerk, and Mr. Qualls for their support and assistance. B-2 Presentation to Retiring Members of Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Task Forces (CLK) Mayor Kuehne presented certificates of recognition to retiring members of boards, committees, commissions, and task forces. In attendance to accept his award was Robert N. Anderson, retired member of the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission. Mr. Anderson shared that it was an honor to serve and support senior issues in the community, adding that he appreciated the opportunity to work with excellent and knowledgeable Commissioners. Unable to attend were the following individuals: Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission Student Members - Christopher Anaforian, Dominic Duran, John Rowlands; Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission Adult Advisors - Nicole Grauman and Anne Siegfried; Library Board of Trustees - Charlene Martin; Lodi Arts Commission - Edward Casillas; Lodi Improvement Committee - Maria Rosado; and Recreation Commission - Mark Hamilton and Breanna Meyer. B-3 Presentation of Mayor’s Community Service Award (CLK) Mayor Kuehne presented the Mayor's Community Service Award to Paula Leary, of the Pregnancy Resource Center, and Bill Moersch. Ms. Leary expressed appreciation to the Mayor for this award and for the City's support of non- profit groups in the community. She stated the City has always been extremely helpful and made navigating the red tape easier when its medical clinic moved from Kettleman Lane to east of the Heritage District. She introduced her husband and daughter and presented the Mayor with a pin entitled, "Precious Feet," as reminder that decisions made today will effect generations to come. Mr. Moersch stated he was honored to receive such an award and thanked the City, his wife, and colleagues, adding that he felt blessed to serve the community and receive this award, which he accepted on behalf of his fellow team members who also give of their lives to serve the community. C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action) Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Council Member Chandler, to approve the following items hereinafter set forth in accordance with the report and recommendation of the City Manager. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne 2 Noes: None Absent: None C-1 Receive Register of Claims in the Amount of $13,132,443.30 (FIN) Claims were approved in the amount of $13,132,443.30. C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK) The minutes of October 17, 2017 (Special Meeting), October 24, 2017 (Shirtsleeve Session), October 31, 2017 (Shirtsleeve Session), November 1, 2017 (Regular Meeting), November 7, 2017 (Special Meeting), November 7, 2017 (Shirtsleeve Session), November 14, 2017 (Special Meeting), November 14, 2017 (Shirtsleeve Session), November 15, 2017 (Regular Meeting), and November 21, 2017 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written. C-3 Accept Memorial Plaque Donation in Memory of Connie Schweigerdt (PRCS) Accepted memorial plaque donation in memory of Connie Schweigerdt. C-4 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Software and Database Software Purchase to Upgrade Police Department’s Dispatch, Records, Jail, Report Writing, and Property Room Software System, and Appropriating Funds ($21,737.48) (PD) Adopted Resolution No. 2017-209 authorizing software and database software purchase to upgrade the Police Department's dispatch, records, jail, report writing, and property room software system, and appropriating funds in the amount of $21,737.48. C-5 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Purchase of One 35-Foot Compressed Natural Gas, Low- Floor Trolley from Gillig, LLC, of Livermore ($663,269), Utilizing Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority Contract (RFP No. 2015-08); Authorizing Public Works Director to Execute All Necessary Documents; and Appropriating Funds ($114,000) (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2017-210 authorizing purchase of one 35-foot compressed natural gas, low-floor trolley from Gillig, LLC, of Livermore, in the amount of $663,269, utilizing Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority contract (RFP No. 2015-08); authorizing the Public Works Director to execute all necessary documents; and appropriating funds in the amount of $114,000. C-6 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility 2017 Irrigation System Improvements Project to DSS Company, DBA Knife River Construction, of Stockton ($1,022,362), and Appropriating Funds ($600,000) (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2017-211 awarding contract for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility 2017 Irrigation System Improvements Project to DSS Company, DBA Knife River Construction, of Stockton, in the amount of $1,022,362, and appropriating funds in the amount of $600,000. C-7 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change Order No. 2 to 2017-2019 Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program Contract with Popuch Concrete Contracting, Inc., of Lodi ($88,000), and Appropriating Funds ($88,000) (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2017-212 authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to 2017-2019 Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program contract with Popuch Concrete Contracting, Inc., of Lodi, in the amount of $88,000, and appropriating funds in the amount of $88,000. C-8 Accept Improvements Under Contract for 2017 DeBenedetti Park Trail and Parking Lot Improvement Project (PW) 3 Accepted the improvements under contract for 2017 DeBenedetti Park Trail and Parking Lot Improvement Project. C-9 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Kjeldsen, Sinnock & Neudeck, Inc., of Stockton, for 200-Year Floodplain Evaluation and Delineation ($228,800), and Appropriating Funds ($228,800) (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2017-213 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kjeldsen, Sinnock & Neudeck, Inc., of Stockton, for 200-year floodplain evaluation and delineation, in the amount of $228,800, and appropriating funds in the amount of $228,800. C-10 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Michael Baker International for Community Development Block Grant Administration and Housing Program Support Services including Non-CDBG Special Projects ($99,070) (CD) Adopted Resolution No. 2017-214 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Michael Baker International for Community Development Block Grant administration and housing program support services, including non-CDBG special projects, in the amount of $99,070. C-11 Adopt Resolution Terminating Downtown Shuttle Pilot Route (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2017-215 terminating Downtown Shuttle Pilot Route. C-12 Adopt Resolution Vacating East 6.5 Feet of Existing 15-Foot Public Utility Easement Located at 232 Rocky Lane (APN 058-66-001) (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2017-216 vacating east 6.5 feet of existing 15-foot Public Utility Easement located at 232 Rocky Lane (APN 058-66-001). C-13 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Lodi Police Department to Participate in Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s Education and Teen Alcohol Enforcement Program Grant, Funded by California Office of Traffic Safety through National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and Authorizing Chief of Police to Execute Grant Documents on Behalf of the City ($23,800) (PD) Adopted Resolution No. 2017-217 authorizing the Lodi Police Department to participate in Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control's Education and Teen Alcohol Enforcement Program Grant, funded by California Office of Traffic Safety through National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and authorizing the Chief of Police to execute grant documents on behalf of the City, in the amount of $23,800. C-14 Adopt Resolution Approving Art in Public Places Expenditure for Bicycle Rack at Grape Bowl (PRCS) Adopted Resolution No. 2017-218 approving Art in Public Places expenditure for bicycle rack at Grape Bowl. C-15 Adopt Resolution Approving Pension Stabilization Policy (CM) Adopted Resolution No. 2017-219 approving Pension Stabilization Policy. C-16 Appointments of Two Ex-Officio Members to Lodi Arts Commission (CLK) Appointed Dave Kirsten (Planning Commission) and Roger Stafford (Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee) as ex-officio members to Lodi Arts Commission. C-17 4 Set Public Hearing for December 20, 2017, to Receive Overview and Take Input Regarding Process and Criteria for Drawing Voting Districts as Part of Transition to By- District Elections for City Council Members (CA) Set public hearing for December 20, 2017, to receive overview and take input regarding process and criteria for drawing voting districts as part of transition to by-district elections for City Council Members. C-18 Set Public Hearing for December 20, 2017 to Consider and Approve 2016 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and 2016 Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan (CD) Set public hearing for December 20, 2017 to consider and approve 2016 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and 2016 Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan. D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES. Public comment may only be made on matters within the Lodi City Council's jurisdiction (Government Code Section 54954.3, Lodi City Council Protocol Manual Section 6.3l). The Council cannot take action or deliberate on items that are not on this agenda unless there is an emergency and the need to take action on that emergency arose after this agenda was posted (Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2)). All other items may only be referred for review to staff or placement on a future Council agenda. Larri Rhinehart expressed frustration in the increase of cats invading her home and neighborhood, adding the City of Lodi offered no assistance and would not take the cats and kittens abandoned at her home. The Lodi Animal Shelter suggested she purchase a carrier at her own expense and catch them herself. She stated she was fed up with this situation and suggested the City fix the problems at the pound because it has no room for the animals and will not accept the cats. Council Member Mounce expressed appreciation to Ms. Rhinehart for not euthanizing the cats, adding she is facing a similar situation at her home and in her neighborhood. She pointed out there is a low-income program for spaying and neutering animals in order to control the population and agreed the City has limited resources with an overpopulated, small shelter. She suggested taking away the cat's food after feeding, which may discourage other cats from coming onto the property. She assured her that someone from the Police Department will contact her to discuss the situation further and see if any of the cats are adoptable. Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi stated that, although he and his wife have and enjoy cats, he understands her concern and current situation, adding the City will do its best to help. Mushtaq Tahirkehli stated he is thankful for the opportunity to speak at Council meetings and for the audience to listen and he attends the meetings to hear updates on what the City has accomplished. He stated he believes each person has the right to speak, ask questions, and to give his or her point of view and that no one should use inappropriate "street" language. He stated he believes his letter to the editor of the Lodi News-Sentinel regarding raising the City's tax by 5 percent was not printed because a Council Member instructed the paper not to. He further expressed opposition to such a significant tax increase because residents cannot afford it. He further stated that Lodi has no college, university, or technical institute in town and only a few seasonal factories. He suggested that, if Council cannot do its job, then members should step aside so others can be elected to Council. He reiterated that his agenda is to establish term limits for Council Members and a directly-elected Mayor. He complained there are few resources available to communicate directly with the people. Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi responded that Council Members have not tried to stop Mr. Tahirkehli's letters from being printed in the newspaper. He further asked the City Manager to highlight the new industry that opened its doors last week. 5 City Manager Schwabauer stated he would highlight the new industry during his comments later on the agenda when he reports on the City's accomplishments over the last year. Further, he stated he is unaware of any communication from the City or a Council Member telling the Lodi News-Sentinel not to publish a letter. With regard to Mr. Tahirkehli's e-mail message complaining about a "Tax 5.3 plan," Mr. Schwabauer stated he does not know what Mr. Tahirkehli is referring to and suggested they meet to further discuss his concerns. E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items Council Member Chandler reported that the Lodi Salvation Army's Kettle Kick-Off event raised $153,000 and the Lodi Memorial Hospital fundraiser for the neonatal intensive care unit raised $163,000, both of which were twice the goal. He stated it was a proud day for Lodi in which $300,000 was raised for local charity in the community. He thanked the volunteers for their hard work and the community for its donations and support. Mayor Kuehne added that updated figures show the Salvation Army raised almost $160,000. Council Member Johnson stated that, as a Council Member, he supports allowing the public to make comments at the dais to express their thoughts, concerns, and complaints. Council listens to the comments, regardless of the content, and avoids engaging in dialog from the dais during meetings as a matter of policy. With regard to comments by Mr. Tahirkehli relating to a lack of colleges or technical schools in the community, he stated he cannot in good conscience let his comments go without responding. He stated that his comments reflect the City is not doing anything; however, a group consisting of the former Lodi Unified School District (LUSD) Superintendent, an LUSD employee, a former LUSD Board Members, the Chamber of Commerce President, and Council Members have attempted to convince Delta College to live up to its promise from 10 years ago to locate a satellite campus in Lodi. For 10 years, this group worked tirelessly to try to make this happen without success, and to say no effort has been made is completely false. He urged the public to educate themselves on issues and do their homework before making claims against the City. Council Member Mounce reported on her attendance at the League of California Cities goal setting session in Santa Cruz, during which 168 League leaders set League goals for next year, which include addressing public safety concerns, ensuring sustainability of public pension and retirement health benefits, protecting existing transportation funding for local priorities, and improving housing affordability and supporting additional resources to address the homeless crisis. The group also discussed ballot initiatives coming forward, including one that has qualified for November to combat safety issues and early release of criminals. With regard to Mr. Tahirkehli's comments, she stated that he tends to send his e-mails to Council before sending them to the newspaper and he has accused the City of raising taxes by 5.3 percent. She informed him that Council cannot raise taxes on its own, only fees, and that the public deserves to hear the correct information. Council Member Mounce added that she contacted the Lodi News-Sentinel editor to ask what he thought of Mr. Tahirkehli's letter, but he stated he had not seen it. She stressed there has been no attempt by the City to block his correspondence, adding that since he announced he was a Council candidate, it is likely the newspaper will no longer print his letters to the editor because that qualifies as free advertising. He suggested he speak with the Lodi News- Sentinel if he is unhappy that his letters are not being printed in the paper because the City has no power to stop them. Council Member Chandler stated this is not the first time Mr. Tahirkehli appeared at a meeting uninformed and pointed out that he misread the article in the Lodi News-Sentinel because it was referring to an increase in the amount of sales tax revenue collected; not a tax increase. Mayor Kuehne reported on his attendance at the National League of Cities (NLC) conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, during which a variety of topics were discussed, including the homelessness issue; electronic kiosks; a new version of a fully-contained, self-flushing Portland Loo; and prescription drugs. 6 F. Comments by the City Manager on Non-Agenda Items In response to Mr. Tahirkehli's comments regarding taxes, City Manager Schwabauer explained that, when taxable products are purchased in Lodi, the City receives 1 cent. If the public buys more taxable products, the City's revenue grows, which is not a tax increase. The last sales tax presentation noted that Lodi's sales tax grew by 5.3 percent, which reflects growth in revenue and not the tax amount. He stated he would meet with Mr. Tahirkehli later to discuss this further. Mr. Schwabauer highlighted some of the City's challenges and accomplishments over the past year, including the pension crisis; the City advocating before the California Public Employees Retirement System (Cal-PERS) board and its efforts to protect levels of service; the pension stabilization fund and efforts to set aside $5 million to pay toward the growing pension obligations; creation of a program to repay a portion of the Cal-PERS liability with interest at the Cal-PERS' rate; grand opening of MHA Building Systems, which is a Japanese company that constructs walls for housing and apartments; growth of Cepheid, which took over the Blue Shield center; sales tax growth resulting from the local crane company; redesign of the Westside Master Plan to add a bicycle/pedestrian pathway; construction of the new Super Wal-Mart, which is having a positive impact on sales tax; construction of the first overpass, located on Harney Lane, in over 40 years; reconstruction of the berm at Lodi Lake to protect the Nature Area from flooding, the cost of which will be reimbursed through FEMA; and completion of the Library's homework help room and commencement of the Teen Scene project. G. Public Hearings – None H. Communications H-1 Post for Expiring Terms and Vacancies on Lodi Senior Citizens Commission, Personnel Board of Review, San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District, Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee, and Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission (Adult Advisors) (CLK) Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Chandler, to direct the City Clerk to post for the following expiring terms and vacancies: Lodi Senior Citizens Commission Jill Hernandez. term to expire December 31, 2017 Pat Hill, term to expire December 31, 2017 Personnel Board of Review James Sheeran, term to expire January 1, 2018 John Stroh, term to expire January 1, 2018 San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District Jack Fiori, term to expire December 31, 2017 Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee John Della Monica, Jr., term to expire January 1, 2018 Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission - Adult Advisor Anne Siegfried, term to expire May 31, 2018 Daniel Valdez, term to expire May 31, 2018 Nicole Grauman, term to expire May 31, 2020 VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne Noes: None Absent: None 7 I. Regular Calendar I-1 Adopt Resolutions and Authorize Documents and Actions Regarding Current Refunding of Outstanding 2007 Series A Wastewater Certificates of Participation (CM): a) Adopt Resolution of City Council Authorizing Documents and Official Actions Relating to Refinancing of Outstanding Installment Payment Obligation of City of Lodi Relating to Its Wastewater System, Approving Installment Purchase Agreement and Irrevocable Refunding Instructions, and Approving Final Form of Financing Documents and Official Actions; and b) Adopt Resolution of Lodi Public Financing Authority Approving and Directing Execution of Installment Purchase Agreement and Assignment Agreement for Purpose of Refinancing Installment Payment Obligation of City of Lodi and Approving Related Documents and Official Actions City Manager Schwabauer explained this item relating to the refunding of the outstanding 2007 Series A Wastewater Certificates of Participation will save the City a significant amount of money. There was a need to bring this item to Council quickly in light of pending tax reform litigation in 2018 that may negatively effect the outcome as it currently stands. Deputy City Manager Andrew Keys provided a brief report regarding the item. Specific topics of discussion included refinancing of the 2007 debt issue in the wastewater program, which is callable now; attractive refinancing options; recommendation to proceed with the refinancing as a private transaction; solicitation of bids from banks; savings of $1.7 million of value over the remaining term of the bonds; and no change in time period, but a better interest rate. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, Mr. Keys stated the interest rate on the new bond is 2.75 percent. Tom Johnson with Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates stated the current bond has a blended rate of 4.5 percent. Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Council Member Chandler, to adopt the following resolutions and authorize documents and actions regarding current refunding of outstanding 2007 Series A Wastewater Certificates of Participation: Resolution No. 2017-220 of the City Council authorizing documents and official actions relating to the refinancing of an outstanding installment payment obligation of the City of Lodi relating to its wastewater system, approving an Installment Purchase Agreement and irrevocable refunding instructions, and approving final form of financing documents and official actions; and Resolution No. LPFA2017- 02 of the Lodi Public Financing Authority approving and directing execution of an Installment Purchase Agreement and an Assignment Agreement for the purpose of refinancing an installment payment obligation of the City of Lodi, and approving related documents and official actions. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne Noes: None Absent: None J. Ordinances – None K. Reorganization of the City Council K-1 Presentation to Outgoing Mayor City Manager Schwabauer presented outgoing Mayor Kuehne with a plaque in appreciation of his dedicated service to this community, stating they met weekly during his tenure and that he was extremely engaged in his service as Mayor. Mayor Kuehne thanked his wife for her support and presented her with flowers in appreciation of her encouragement and understanding and thanked staff for their hard work. He stated the City is 8 moving at a rapid pace lately, which could not happen without the efforts of City department heads. He highlighted the following accomplishments: Harney Lane overpass; Kettleman Lane landscape improvements; DeBenedetti Park parking lot funded by impact fees; first Class I bike trail in Lodi; re-use of buildings such as the old K-Mart and Plummer Pontiac sites; first apartment complex in 30 years; luxury senior housing project at Reynolds Ranch; new Marriott Hotel coming to Lodi; Homeless Committee activities; shopping cart ordinance; funding of a new Community Liaison position in the Police Department to focus on homelessness; and the many volunteer groups in Lodi that work hard and partner with the City to make Lodi liveable and loveable. Mayor Kuehne stated he was proud to serve as Lodi's Mayor this year, he is thankful for Council and their confidence in him, and he will miss serving in this capacity. K-2 Reorganization of the Lodi City Council: a) Election of Mayor and b) Election of Mayor Pro Tempore Council Member Johnson requested that his name be withdrawn from consideration for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore. City Clerk Ferraiolo, serving as Chair, conducted the election for the office of Mayor as follows. NOMINATION(S) FOR MAYOR: Council Member Chandler made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to nominate Council Member Nakanishi to the office of Mayor. There being no further nominations for the office of Mayor, the nominations were closed. VOTE: In regard to the nomination of Council Member Nakanishi to the office of Mayor, the motion carried by the following vote, thereby adopting Resolution No. 2017-221. Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Mounce, and Council Member Nakanishi Noes: None Absent: None City Clerk Ferraiolo turned over the gavel to newly-elected Mayor Nakanishi who then conducted the election for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore. NOMINATION(S) FOR MAYOR PRO TEMPORE: 1) Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Mounce, to nominate Council Member Mounce to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore. 2) Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Council Member Chandler, to nominate Council Member Chandler to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore. There being no further nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, the nominations were closed. VOTE: In regard to the nomination of Council Member Mounce to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, the motion carried by the following vote, thereby adopting Resolution No. 2017-222. Ayes: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Mounce, and Mayor Nakanishi Noes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson Absent: None Mayor Nakanishi thanked Council for electing him as Mayor and recognized his fellow Council Members: Council Member Kuehne for doing an outstanding job as Mayor last year and showing enthusiasm and energy; Council Member Mounce on her outstanding leadership with the League of California Cities and her excellent financial knowledge; Council Member Chandler for his 9 expertise in serving on the Northern California Power Agency; and Council Member Johnson for being a former Marine, speaking his mind, and keeping Council on a straight and narrow path. He stated he believes Lodi is better than most cities, due in a big part to Lodi City employees. Being a general law city, the Council has limited powers and can hire the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, while the City Manager hires department heads, the City Attorney serves as legal counsel to the City, and the City Clerk handles administrative issues. He thanked them for their hard work and sacrifices. He stated he hopes the citizens of this community understand the challenges facing the City, including the homelessness situation, crime and public safety, increasing mandates from Federal and State governments, and potential increase in utility rates, but he stated he was ready to meet these challenges and work with Council, staff, and the community to solve them. L. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m. ATTEST: Jennifer M. Ferraiolo City Clerk 10