HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2018-89RESOLUTION NO.2018-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE BYLAWS TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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WHEREAS, the members of the Lodi lmprovement Committee wish to amend the
bylaws to change ihe number of members on the Committee from five to a flexible number of
five to seven members; and
WHEREAS, at the Lodi lmprovement Committee regular meeting held on April 10, 2018,
the Committee voted to approve said amendment to the bylaws and hereby submits the
amended by-laws to the Lodi City Council for its review and approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED that the Lodi city council does hereby approve
the amendment to the bylaws for the Lodi lmprovement Committee, as shown in attached
Exhibit A.
Dated: May 16,2018
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lhereby certify that Resolution No.2018-89 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 16,2018, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chandler, Johnson, Kuehne, Mounce, and
Mayor Nakanishi
NOES COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
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NIFER FERRAIOLO
City Clerk
2018-89
Exhibit A
ADOPTED - MAY 2018
BY-LA WS OF
THE LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
ARTICLE I
ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1.
Under the auspices of the City of Lodi, there is hereby created the Lodi Improvement Committee.
ARTICLE II
PURPOSES
SECTION I. GENERAL PURPOSE
The Lodi Improvement Committee is organized and created for the purposes of maintaining and
improving the quality of life and appearance of Lodi by the coordinated efforts of a broad spectrum of the
community.
SECTION 2. SPECIFIC GOALS/PURPOSES
A) To combat illegal drugs, prostitution, and other crimes by such measures as cooperation with or
establishment of groups such as Crime Stoppers and Neighborhood Watch.
B) To eliminate blight and encourage the maintenance, improvement, or rehabilitation of properties
throughout Lodi, with the cooperation of residents, property owners, business, and government.
C) To act as an advocate for residents in issues dealing with the upgrade, improvement and maintenance
of all infrastructure, including streets, alleys, water, sewer and storm drainage systems.
D) To encourage compliance with building, housing, ftre, and other health and safety laws, and local
property maintenance ordinances by property owners, residents, and businesses.
E) To coordinate with churches, civic and community groups, and other community based organizations
to educate and inform the public on ways of achieving these goals, and to keep the public informed
of the efforts.
F) To work with business community to encourage a healthy business climate.
G) Provide acknowledgement to properties and businesses throughout the City that show marked
improvements in service and appearance that contributes to the image and quality of the community.
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ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
General membership shall be open to all persons.
SECTION 2. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Effective May 16, 2018, pending approval by the Lodi City Council, the five (5) person Board of
Directors shail be increased to allow between five (5) to seven (7) members. A quorum of the Board for
voting or meeting purposes shall consist of fifty percent (50%) plus one of all directors then serving on
the Board. Directors shall continue to serve three year staggered terms, based on their original date of
appointm,ent.
SECTION 3. SUBCOMMITTEES
There may be as many subcommiffees as deemed necessary by the Board to accomplish any specific goal
to be achieved by the Improvement Committee.
ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS
SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The Executive Officers shall consist of a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson. New officers shall be
elected by the Board annually at the first meeting in April.
SECTION 2.
The Chairperson or Vice Chairperson shall serve as spokesperson for the Lodi Improvement Committee
and liaison with the Lodi City Council.
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SECTION 3.
Any Executive Officer or Board of Directors member who misses three (3) unexcused meetings within a
onè yea. period without the consent of one of the Executive Officers shall be deemed to have vacated the
office.
ARTICLE V
FINANCIAL MATTERS
SECTTON 1. REVENUES
All revenues of the Lodi Improvement Committee shall be administered through the City of Lodi Finance
Department, and into which all donations, gifts, or other revenues raised by the Lodi Improvement
Committee shall be placed. All expenditures must be approved by a majority vote of the Board, subject to
City Council overview and signed by one Executive Officer.
SECTION 2. AUDITING
The fund account for the Lodi Improvement Commiffee shall be audited as part of the City's regular
annual audit.
ARTICLE VI
TERM OF EXISTENCE/DIS SOLUTION
SECTTON 1. CONTINUOUS OPERATION
The Lodi Improvement Committee shall continue and be permanent until dissolved by action of the City
Council or the Improvement Committee Board of Directors'
ARTICLE VII
BOARD PROCEDURES
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SECTION 1. PROCEDURES
After the transition described in Article III, Section 2 above is complete, fifty percent (50%) plus one of
all directors then serving on the Board shall constitute a quorum and may conduct business at any regular
meeting. A majority of those present may actby affirmative vote. No proxy voting is allowed.
SECTION 2. MEETING
Regular meetings of the Board shall be held once a month, on the second Tuesday of each month, at a
location to be determined by the Board and opened to the public. Special meetings shall be held as
necessary. All meetings shall be subject to the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Gov. Code $54950
et. Seq.),
SECTION 3. COMMTINICATIONS
All external communications to the public or media shall be through or authorized by the Chairperson, or
in his/her absence, by the Vice-Chairperson or a designated Board Member.
ARTICLE VIII
AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1.
These Bylaws shall constitute the empowering documents for the Lodi Improvement Committee and may
be revised by the City Council or a majority vote of the Board of Directors, at a regular meeting
previously announced for the purpose, subject to ratification by the Lodi City Council.
ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL VOTE ON MAY 16,20T8, RATIFIED BY MAJORITY VOTE OF
THE LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE ON APRIL IO, 2018.
CHAIRPERSON
APPROVED AS TO FORM
JANICE D. MAGDICH
CITY ATTORNEY
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