HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 1, 2017 Public CommentIn response to Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, Mr. Schwabauer stated he did not have an exact
figure on how much citizens would gain over 10 years from refinancing the wastewater debt;
however, in the past, the City was able to capture $3 million in the general fund. Deputy City
Manager Andrew Keys stated the potential refinancing could possibly save the City $1 million
over the life of the bond, and Mr. Schwabauer stated staff will provide Council with an estimated
figure.
Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Chandler, to adopt
Resolution No. 2017-205 of Lodi City Council and Resolution No. LPFA2017-01 of the Lodi Public
Financing Authority adopting the City of Lodi Debt Management Policy.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnson, and Council Member Mounce
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 5.31). 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 54954.4b)(2)). All other items may only be
referred for review to staff or placement on a future Council agenda.
Chris Townsend with Emanual Lutheran Church reminded Council that the City approved a no -
interest loan to the church through Electric Utility for a charge that was due while the church was
under construction. He reported the church is repaying the loan earlier than anticipated and
presented the check to Deputy City Manager Andrew Keys. He thanked the City for assisting the
church in this manner and for its patience.
�..� Mamie Starr, member of the Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival board, announced the 21st annual
Sandhill Crane Festival will take place over the upcoming weekend, Friday, November 3 through
Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Hutchins Street Square. She invited Council and the public to
attend the event, explaining there is no charge to visit the exhibits and hear presentations and
only a small fee to participate in tours. She estimated there will be 50 tours over the three-day
event and stated there are a few reserved spaces for Council should they wish to attend. Anyone
interested was encouraged to visit www,cranefestival.com for more information or visit
Hutchins Street Square to purchase tickets on a walk-in basis, as registration is closed. Ms. Starr
thanked the City for the use of the Square and assistance with permits and thanked Parks,
Recreation, and Cultural Services for providing access to the wastewater treatment plant, ponds,
and Lodi Lake for a sunset tour.
Council Member Chandler endorsed the Festival and encouraged the public to participate in the
Friday night fly -in because it is a stellar sight.
Mayor Kuehne agreed, stating the event is an amazing educational session with great speakers,
food, and entertainment.
Ms. Starr added that, for those who cannot attend the Festival or a tour, the cranes are in the
area from the middle of September to mid-February and can be viewed along Woodbridge Road,
west of Interstate 5.
Mushtaq Tahirkheli commented that he believes Lodi lacks adequate places for students to study
or learn in the community. He stated that Lodi spends a significant amount of money on the
Library, yet he suggested that 99 percent of books on the shelves are donated by the public and
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