HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - October 17, 2018 Public Commentstating that usually means a city is proposing to do a sales tax measure and not to seek citizen
opinions. He stated more and more people are moving out of California because of the high cost
of living and taxes and stated there is no discussion about pension reform. He expressed
disappointment that the City entered into a contract with Clifford Moss out of Oakland for the
sales tax measure and suggested that those paying toward the Measure L campaign should
instead put their money into pension reform. He expressed opposition to Measure L, stating that
out of control pensions and salaries need to stop.
Craig Hoffman with Lodi-Tokay Rotary invited the Council and public to attend the 13th Annual
Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at the American Legion. He stated the group raised
$15,000 at last year's event and that proceeds benefit the community by going to the American
Legion, Rotary Club programs, vocational and academic scholarships, and the Lodi Police
Department.
E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non -Agenda Items
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce requested the City review the park and/or shopping cart ordinance
to address the uptick in shopping carts left in parks, stating the appropriate ordinance needs
stronger teeth to better enforce unsightly carts in parks.
City Attorney Magdich stated staff is looking into it and will bring the matter back to Council in the
near future.
In response to Mayor Nakanishi, City Manager Schwabauer stated a lot of carts have been
removed from parks, mostly done in partnership with Take Back Lodi and the Community Laision
Officer, with some handled by Police Officers on patrol when time permits. Staff will continue to
look at other solutions.
Council Member Johnson stated he recalled that the shopping cart ordinance required cart
owners to pick up carts on their own and that some communities have aggressive programs to
encourage that. Mr. Schwabauer responded that the ordinance does encourage business owners
to collect their own carts, but it may be necessary for follow-up discussions with store owners
about greater strength in the ordinance to further encourage owners to pick up or better store
their carts, such as requiring locking carts.
Council Member Kuehne provided an update on his attendance at the Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO) conference in Yosemite, at which discussions were held relating to
wildfires and what Cal -Fire is doing in terms of forestry management; the San Joaquin County
Grand Jury's challenge that LAFCO consolidate fire districts; and acre separators to better
separate communities. He added that he requested the LAFCO director reinstitute discussions
about a greenbelt between Lodi and Stockton.
Council Member Chandler suggested Lodi Police Partners could be utilized to address shopping
carts and recognized the Electric Utility Department for its open house today that brought in over
600 elementary school students who toured the facility and learned about the utility department.
F. Comments by the City Manager on Non -Agenda Items
None.
G. Public Hearings
G-1
Continue Public Hearing to November 7. 2018 to Consider Adopting Resolution
Authorizing City Manager to Execute Reimbursement Agreement RA -18-01 for Public
Improvements Constructed with Lodi Shopping Center (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 authorizing the City Manager to execute Reimbursement Agreement RA -18-01 for
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