HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 1, 2018LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2018
C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call
The City Council Closed Session meeting of August 1, 2018, was called to order by
Mayor Nakanishi at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce,
and Mayor Nakanishi
Absent: Council Member Johnson
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, Deputy City Attorney Fukasawa, and City Clerk
Ferraiolo
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) Threatened Litigation: Government Code §54956.9(b); One Case; Potential Suit by
Browman Development Company, Inc., against City of Lodi Based on the Lodi Shopping
Center (Sunwest Village) Reimbursement Agreement RA-18-01, Discussion Limited to
Conflict of Interest Waiver by Meyers Nave, Attorneys for Browman Development
Company, Inc. (CA)
C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
At 6:00 p.m., Mayor Nakanishi adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above
matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
At 7:02 p.m., Mayor Nakanishi reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Magdich
disclosed the following actions.
Item C-2a) was discussion only with no reportable action.
Item C-2b) was discussion and direction given that Council opted not waive the conflict of interest
waiver.
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
The Regular City Council meeting of August 1, 2018, was called to order by Mayor Nakanishi at
7:02 p.m.
Present: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Kuehne,
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, and Mayor Nakanishi
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, Deputy City Attorney Fukasawa, and City Clerk
Ferraiolo
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NOTE: Council Member Johnson participated in the meeting via teleconference.
B. Presentations
B-1 National Night Out Proclamation (PD)
Mayor Nakanishi presented a proclamation to Partners Program Supervisor Chuck Fromm, Police
Partners Lieutenant Jan Talken, and Partners Crime Prevention Assistant Coordinator
Frank Giuliani proclaiming Tuesday, August 7, 2018, as National Night Out in Lodi.
B-2 National Children’s Vision and Learning Month Proclamation (CLK)
Mayor Nakanishi presented a proclamation to Dr. Bill Henshaw proclaiming August 2018 as
Children's Vision and Learning Month in Lodi.
C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Chandler, to approve the
following items hereinafter set forth, except those otherwise noted, 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 Kuehne, Mayor
Pro Tempore Mounce, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: None
C-1 Receive Register of Claims in the Amount of $3,160,532.86 (FIN)
Claims were approved in the amount of $3,160,532.86.
C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK)
The minutes of July 17, 2018 (Shirtsleeve Session), July 18, 2018 (Regular Meeting), and
July 24, 2018 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written.
C-3 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Lodi Station Parking Garage Maintenance and
Repair Project (PW)
Accepted improvements under contract for Lodi Station Parking Garage Maintenance and Repair
Project.
C-4 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
with Diede Construction, Inc., of Woodbridge, for Operations and Maintenance Services of
Central Plume PCE/TCE Remedial Sites ($300,129) and Appropriating Funds ($300,129)
(PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2018-143 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Diede Construction, Inc., of Woodbridge, for operations and
maintenance services of Central Plume PCE/TCE remedial sites, in the amount of $300,129, and
appropriating funds in the amount of $300,129.
C-5 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
with Carr Electric, of Stockton, for Citywide Electrical Repair Services ($30,000) (PW)
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Adopted Resolution No. 2018-144 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Carr Electric, of Stockton, for citywide electrical repair services, in the
amount of $30,000.
C-6 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Subordination
Agreement for 1345 East Kettleman Lane (PW)
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar at the request of Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce
and a member of the public.
Mike Lusk expressed concern regarding the proposed agreement because it puts a burden on
rate payers to subsidize development. He requested Council require the impact mitigation fees for
water and sewer be paid up front by the developer in order to protect rate payers from
Proposition 218 provisions.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce concurred with the recommendation, stating there is no assurance
that the money will go into the appropriate impact mitigation fund after it is paid back seven years
from now. She stated she would only support the recommendation if there is a better way to
manage it.
City Manager Schwabauer explained how subordination agreements work and the risks to the
City if the bank forecloses on the property. He further stated that, if repaid, the law requires the
funds go back into the appropriate account, which would be verified by the City's auditors.
In response to Mr. Schwabauer, Mr. Lusk stated he would be satisfied with the agreement if the
developer paid the $90,000 up front for water and sewer. Mr. Schwabauer stated Council could
approve the agreement with that condition, if it so wished.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Mayor Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution
No. 2018-148 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute subordination agreement for
1345 East Kettleman Lane on the condition that the property owner pay the water and sewer
facilities fees of $89,816, set forth in Exhibit A of the Fee Payment Agreement, in advance of the
City's execution of the subordination agreement.
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: Council Member Chandler, and Council Member Kuehne
Absent: None
C-7 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute School Resource Officer
Memorandum of Understanding with Lodi Unified School District for Four School Resource
Officers for Period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 ($301,410) (PD)
Adopted Resolution No. 2018-145 authorizing the City Manager to execute School Resource
Officer Memorandum of Understanding with Lodi Unified School District for four School Resource
Officers for period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019, in the amount of $301,410.
C-8 Adopt Resolution Approving Application for $1 Million in Specified Grant Funds for
Lodi Lake Park Erosion Control Project and Authorize City Manager to Execute Grant
Application, Contract Accepting Grant, and Related Documents (PRCS)
Adopted Resolution No. 2018-146 approving application for $1 million in specified grant funds for
Lodi Lake Park Erosion Control Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute grant
application, contract accepting grant, and related documents.
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C-9 Rescind Resolution No. 2017-172 and Adopt Resolution Authorizing Issuance of
Procurement Cards to Specified Positions (CM)
Rescinded Resolution No. 2017-172 and adopt Resolution No. 2018-147 authorizing issuance of
procurement cards to specified positions.
C-10 Appoint Emma Colarossi, Harlie Litton, Morgan Orlando, Rubie Dhillon, Brendan Duran,
Kevin Armknecht, and Genesis Ramirez to the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission;
Noona Joseph and Georgia Owens to the Lodi Arts Commission; Caitlin Casey and
Frankie Kooger to the Library Board of Trustees; and Bret Erickson to the Recreation
Commission (CLK)
Made the following appointments:
Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission
Emma Colarossi, term to expire May 31, 2020
Harlie Litton, term to expire May 31, 2020
Morgan Orlando, term to expire May 31, 2020
Brendon Duran, term to expire May 31, 2020
Rubie Dhillon, term to expire May 31, 2020
Kevin Armknecht, term to expire May 31, 2019
Genesis Ramirez, term to expire May 31, 2019
Lodi Arts Commission
Noona Joseph, term to expire July 1, 2021
Gloria Owens, term to expire July 1, 2021
Library Board of Trustees
Caitlin Casey, term to expire June 30, 2021
Frankie Kooger, term to expire June 30, 2021
Recreation Commission
Bret Erickson, term to expire December 31, 2022
C-11 Approve Responses to 2017-2018 Grand Jury Report Regarding Case Nos. 0117 and
0917 (CM/CA)
Approved responses to 2017-2018 Grand Jury Report regarding Case Nos. 0117 and 0917.
C-12 Amend Lodi City Administrative Policy and Procedural Manual to Allow Use of Carnegie
Forum for Town Hall Meetings by Members of the San Joaquin County Board of
Supervisors and State and Local Legislators (CM)
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar at the request of Mayor Nakanishi.
Mayor Nakanishi expressed concern with the recommended change to the Carnegie Forum use
policy, stating that legislators should not utilize municipal halls because citizens have no ability to
decide on the topics and because legislators are political. He stated he feels it would be best to
keep the Council Chambers free from this type of service or limit it to once a year with
administrative approval.
Council Member Kuehne pointed out that Assemblymember Cooper recently secured a $1 million
grant for erosion control at Lodi Lake and he was not opposed to working with other elected
officials in allowing space for them to meet in Lodi.
Council Member Chandler suggested the added language to the policy be strengthened to allow
the City some editorial impact on what meetings are held in the Chambers.
City Manager Schwabauer suggested the meetings be limited to once a year for non-partisan
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town hall meetings.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce stated her concern is the impact additional meetings could have on
staff and electricity, but she would support the recommendation if were limited to once a year for
non-partisan meetings.
Council Member Johnson pointed out that State elected officials are political in nature and it may
be difficult to determine what is non-partisan.
Mr. Schwabauer suggested adding a requirement that the City Manager must be in attendance.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Chandler, to amend the
Lodi City Administrative Policy and Procedural Manual to allow use of Carnegie Forum for one
non-partisan Town Hall meeting per year by members of the San Joaquin County Board of
Supervisors and State and local legislators at which the City Manager is present.
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor
Pro Tempore Mounce, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: None
C-13 Receive Report Regarding Communication Pertaining to Assembly Bill 813 (Holden)
Multistate Regional Transmission System Organization: Membership (CLK)
Received report regarding communication pertaining to Assembly Bill 813 (Holden) Multistate
Regional Transmission System Organization: Membership.
C-14 Set Public Hearing for August 15, 2018, to Consider Adopting Resolution Reducing
Amount of Residential Growth Management Allocations Currently Available in Program
(CD)
Set public hearing for August 15, 2018, to consider introducing an ordinance reducing amount of
Residential Growth Management Allocations currently available in program.
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.
Representatives from the Northern California Pinball Association, a non-profit organization
focused on education and outreach, stated it partnered with the World of Wonders (WOW)
Science Museum for its first show in Lodi and presented WOW with a check in the amount of
$32,516.22 from the event proceeds.
Jane Lea expressed disappointment in the community's recent attacks against Council regarding
the homelessness situation, particularly since there is little the City can do to fix it. She suggested
citizens speak to their legislators and supervisors for a greater focus on legislation changes.
Debbie Lehr-Lee updated Council on her situation since the last Council meeting about the
homeless repeatedly vandalizing her properties, stating the City Manager put her in touch with a
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couple of Police Officers and the Watch Commander and she installed cameras at the property,
both of which have been extremely helpful. She thanked the City for the assistance. Ms. Lehr-Lee
further requested an official City update on where it is on increasing the police force and ensuring
adequate staffing levels, adding that a sales tax increase will not improve the situation if the City
cannot hire officers.
Jerome Bauman, homeless Veteran, repeated his request from the previous meeting that the
City form a consortium made up of Council Members, citizens, business owners, and homeless
individuals to work together on solutions to the homeless problem.
Matt Blansett described his experience in recently becoming homeless in Lodi, stating he has no
family or friends to turn to and that it is difficult to locate and connect with available resources. He
stated he will continue to be the eyes, ears, and voice of the homeless and about life in the park
and hopes others try to see all sides of the situation, not only their own.
Mark Armstrong encouraged Mr. Blansett to connect with the Homeless Liaison Officer Richard
Dunfee who could likely help him. Further, he submitted (filed) a number of questions from Take
Back Lodi members relating to the homeless situation and the sales tax measure and stated the
group continues to work with many City departments, as well as Officer Dunfee, on efforts to
address the homelessness issue.
Mike Lusk submitted (filed) an addendum as clarification to the claim he submitted at the last
meeting relating to the water utility enterprise and the transfer of funds between the water and fire
impact mitigation fee accounts. In addition, he expressed support for the sales tax measure
based on the fact that both residents and non-residents will contribute toward services they utilize
and that people can use their own discretion whether to buy high taxable items versus rate
payers who have no say in paying increases on their utility bills.
City Manager Schwabauer provided responses to comments regarding Police Department
staffing and creation of a multi-faceted committee on homelessness and provided answers to
questions from Take Back Lodi. Council Member Chandler further expanded on the tourism
aspect of Lodi that will generate new retail tax dollars, and Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce
encouraged the public to vote for Lodi for 2018 Best Choice Travelers award at www.10best.com.
E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce announced there has been a transition of leadership at the Lodi Hill
House and, while it is still open on Sundays as a museum, it underwent significant upgrades and
now serves as a bed and breakfast. She encouraged everyone to visit the improved Hill House.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce also reported there are two locations in Lodi that offer cryotherapy
and recommended the treatment because after trying it she left with more energy and less pain.
Further, in response to an earlier speaker regarding damage to property by the homeless, she
stated her family is experiencing similar issues at their property in town and she understands her
frustration.
Council Member Kuehne reported that he was appointed to RISE, a County committee that
focuses on new technology including technological infrastructure, transportation, medical, and
streamlining government policies.
F. Comments by the City Manager on Non-Agenda Items
None.
G. Public Hearings
G-1 Cancel Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Resolution Authorizing City Manager to
Execute Reimbursement Agreement RA-18-01 for Public Improvements Constructed with
Lodi Shopping Center (PW)
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NOTE: This item is a quasi-judicial hearing and requires disclosure of ex parte
communications as set forth in Resolution No. 2006-31.
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file
in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Nakanishi called for the public hearing to consider adopting
resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Reimbursement Agreement RA-18-01 for
public improvements constructed with Lodi Shopping Center.
City Manager Schwabauer stated the recommendation is to cancel the public hearing and re-
notice it at the next meeting for September 19, 2018.
Mayor Nakanishi opened the public hearing for public comment.
There being no public comments, Mayor Nakanishi closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Chandler, to cancel
public hearing to consider adopting resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute
Reimbursement Agreement RA-18-01 for public improvements constructed with Lodi Shopping
Center.
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all but one voiced their votes).
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, and
Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnson
G-2 Continue Public Hearing to August 15, 2018, to Consider Adopting a Resolution Amending
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2018/19 Annual Action Plan to
Accommodate Reallocation of Unused CDBG Funds (CD)
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file
in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Nakanishi called for the public hearing to consider adopting a
resolution amending the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2018/19 Annual Action
Plan to accommodate reallocation of unused CDBG funds.
City Manager Schwabauer stated the recommendation is to open and continue the public hearing
to August 15, 2018.
Mayor Nakanishi opened the public hearing for public comment.
There being no public comments, Mayor Nakanishi closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to continue
public hearing to August 15, 2018, to consider adopting a resolution amending the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2018/19 Annual Action Plan to accommodate reallocation of
unused CDBG funds.
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all but one voiced their votes).
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, and
Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnson
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G-3 Public Hearing to Receive Input and Consider Adopting Resolution Calling an Election to
Submit to Qualified Electors the Questions of Levying a Special Tax Within the Area
Proposed to be Annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services)
(Annexation No. 7); andResolution Declaring Results of Special Election and Ordering the
Annexation of Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services)
(Annexation No. 7); and Introduce Uncodified Ordinance Levying and Apportioning Special
Tax in Territory Annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services)
(Annexation No. 7) (PW)
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file
in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Nakanishi called for the public hearing to consider adopting
resolution calling an election to submit to qualified electors the questions of levying a special tax
within the area proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public
Services) (Annexation No. 7); and resolution declaring results of special election and ordering the
annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) (Annexation
No. 7); and introduce uncodified ordinance levying and apportioning special tax in territory
annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 7).
Public Works Director Charlie Swimley provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding
Communities Facilities District (CFD) 2007-1 (Public Services) Annexation No. 7. Specific topics
of discussion included vicinity map and recommended action.
Mayor Nakanishi opened the public hearing for public comment.
Mike Lusk expressed concern that three developers are voting on whether or not to establish this
CFD; however, their vote subjects 240 residents to pay the tax, which is increased on a 2 percent
annual basis. He questioned the legality of the timing of the vote and suggested it be postponed
until property owners have the ability to vote. He questioned if the property owners have the
ability to bring forth a referendum to eliminate the CFD tax.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Nakanishi closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce pointed out that the developer provides full disclosure and
homebuyers will know about the CFD tax before they decide whether or not to purchase the
home.
City Manager Schwabauer explained that CFDs fall under the Mello Roos jurisdiction and this
version pays for costs of services, including landscaping. The CFD can be terminated; however,
the services would also be eliminated if that occurs.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Chandler, to adopt
Resolution No. 2018-149 calling an election to submit to qualified electors the questions of
levying a special tax within the area proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District
No. 2007-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 7).
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all but one voiced their votes).
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, and
Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnson
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Chandler, to adopt
Resolution No. 2018-150 declaring results of special election and ordering the annexation of
territory to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 7).
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
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VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor
Pro Tempore Mounce, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Chandler, to introduce
uncodified Ordinance No. 1956 levying and apportioning special tax in territory annexed to
Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 7).
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor
Pro Tempore Mounce, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: None
RECESS
At 8:47 p.m., Mayor Nakanishi called for a recess, and the City Council meeting reconvened at
8:56 p.m.
H. Regular Calendar
H-1 Approve Temporary Fencing and Use Plan for Lawrence Park (PRCS)
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) Director Jeff Hood provided a PowerPoint
presentation regarding temporary fencing and use plan for Lawrence Park. Specific topics of
discussion included goal of PRCS to make Lawrence Park more inviting and safe for the public;
escalating problems at the park; past discussions to improve the park and direction to work with
the Recreation Commission; discussions with Mark Armstrong with the Lodi Grape Festival and
his proposal to fundraise and create a multi-phase plan for the park; inability of the Recreation
Commission to weigh in on the proposal during its summer recess; recommendation to approve
Phase I of the proposal to convert eight-tenths of the park into a Police canine training area along
with fencing; no need to remove trees as part of Phase I; discussion of future phases for the park;
fundraising efforts of Mr. Armstrong and Take Back Lodi funneled through the Lodi Police
Foundation to pay for the fencing; and proposal to serve as a long-term temporary measure until
a master plan can be completed at the park and funding secured.
Council Member Kuehne stated he supports the concept of the canine training area and would
like to see it be more permanent and supports Phases I and II, suggesting consideration be given
to partnering with the American Legion on the parking lot. He stated he looks forward to the
Recreation Commission's review the entire plan, but until then he supports the first two phases.
In response to Council Member Chandler, Mr. Hood stated the recommendation at this time is
solely for Phase I and that the remaining phases would be constructed with greater community
input.
Mark Armstrong with the Lodi Grape Festival stated he discussed the concept of a canine training
area with the Police Department and all agreed it would provide a police presence at the park and
provide a greater space for training purposes. He stated Phase II includes the parking lot for the
American Legion, which is greatly needed to address the lack of parking on-site and the hazards
of parking on-street. He stated the remaining phases are wish list goals and would need
community involvement. He described the current conditions at Lawrence Park and the
hazardous and dangerous atmosphere the homeless are creating there, making it an unsafe area
for children and families. He further suggested Calaveras Street be signed for no-parking along
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the entire length of the street. Mr. Armstrong reported that fundraising efforts to date have raised
enough money for Phase I and assured Council that fencing would include no-climb or no-cut
measures.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce stated she supports the Phase I recommendation and hopes
Phase II will occur immediately afterward. She further stated the trees near the American Legion
building are causing problems and suggested they be evaluated to provide some relief to the
Legion. She questioned if the Legion plans to build the proposed parking lot.
Mike Bennett, Commander of American Legion 22, stated it intends to build the lot in 2019 as part
of the Legion's 100th anniversary. He confirmed the Legion is having issues with the trees, as
well as with the homeless vandalizing the building and fences and stealing supplies. He
expressed excitement for the plan and agreed the parking lot would be a significant improvement.
Mayor Nakanishi expressed support for the public-private partnership, thanked Mr. Armstrong for
his hard work and dedication, and stated he is in favor of Phases I and II.
Council Member Chandler expressed support for all of the proposed phases and stated taking
this action is necessary to take back the park.
Tim Miller, resident near Lawrence Park, expressed opposition to the proposed plan, stating he
has never been frightened around the park, there is plenty of parking in the area, and that the
only thing this will accomplish is moving the homeless to other locations and neighborhoods. He
further pointed out homelessness is a statewide problem that will not be fixed until more housing
becomes available.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Chandler, to approve
the temporary fencing and use plan for Lawrence Park.
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all but one voiced their votes).
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, and
Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnson
I. Ordinances
I-1 Adopt Ordinance No. 1955 Entitled, “An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Lodi
Municipal Code Title 2 – Administration and Personnel – by Repealing and Re-Enacting
Section 2.12.110, ‘Legislative Power of Council, Library Jurisdiction,’ in Its Entirety;
Repealing and Re-Enacting Section 2.44.040, ‘Appointing Authorities,’ in Its Entirety; and
Further Enacting Chapter 2.38, ‘Board of Library Trustees’” (CLK)
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, (following
reading of the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print
Ordinance No. 1955 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Lodi Municipal
Code Title 2 - Administration and Personnel - by Repealing and Re-Enacting Section 2.12.110,
'Legislative Power of Council, Library Jurisdiction,' in Its Entirety; Repealing and Re-Enacting
Section 2.44.040, 'Appointing Authorities,' in Its Entirety; and Further Enacting Chapter 2.38,
'Board of Library Trustees,'" which was introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council
held July 18, 2018.
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all but one voiced their votes).
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, and
Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnson
K. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
9:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
City Clerk
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