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Council Member Johnson agreed with Ms. \Mlson's comments, stating he would like staff to look
into adding strength to the ordinance so that something can be done if enough complaints are
received about maintenance of a property and its impact on the neighborhood.
Mike Lusk, member of the public, commented on an item from the last Council meeting regarding
DeBenedetti Park and presented a letter outlining his concerns (filed) relating to parking, traffic
issues, and potential hazards in and around the park.
Council Member Johnson questioned whether work on the subdivision near DeBenedetti Park will
be completed soon because it is encroaching into the street and could cause traffic jambs,
especially when park activity picks up with youth sports. Public Works Director Charlie Swimley
responded that the contractors are required to provide traffic control since it is a construction
zone. The contractors are currently installing pipe, and there may be times when lane lines are
constricted; however, he anticipates the work on Century Boulevard will be completed in a couple
ofweeks.
June Aaker announced that the Lodi Heroes organization will once again hold its Heroes Behind
the Badge event on Saturday, November 2,2019 at Jessie's Grove Wnery. The event will feature
representatives from the Lodi Police Department, Lodi Police Partners, Animal Shelter and pet
adoptions, Sherriffs Office, California Highway Patrol, and State Department of Fish and Wildlife,
as well as the local American Legion and military branches, and will include a.5K and 10K fun
run/walk and games. One hundred percent of the profits will go to the Lodi Policq Foundation.
She encouraged anyone wanting to sponsor, donate, or volunteer to visit www.lodiheroes.orq.
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Council Member Nakanishi reported that he attended the American Legion's 100th Anniversary
Celebration on Sunday, August 4,2019, during which he learned there are 34,000 Veterans in
San Joaquin County. Further, there are roughly 1,500 homeless individuals in the County, of
which 10 percent are Veterans. Some of these homeless Veterans have drug problems and
suffer from mental illness, and he stated there should be a place where Veterans can go for help
Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne reported that he participated in National Night Out on Tuesday,
August 6, 2019. Lodi had 100 registered block parties for the event, and he was honored to visit
eight of those parties, adding he had a good time interacting with residents.
Mayor Chandler added that he too participated in National Night Out and went to eight or nine
parties, adding that this event, along with Neighborhood Watch, increases safety in
neighborhoods.
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H-1 Adopt Resolution Approvinq Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Aqreement with
Michael Baker lnternational to Conduct EnvironmentalAnalysis and Clearance of Potential
Sites for Homeless Emerqencv Aid Proqram Proiect (Not to Exceed $41 ,100) (CD)
City Manager Schwabauer provided a brief presentation regarding the Professional Services
Agreement with Michael Baker lnternational to conduct an environmental analysis and clearance
of potential sites for the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) project. He reported that the
process started with finding potential sites that could accommodate such a project; a vetting
process through the Committee on Homelessness; and outreach to property owners on the final
list of potential sites. This exercise narrowed the possible sites down to two properties:
301 East Lodi Avenue and 2 West Lodi Avenue (i.e. Maple Square). This action does not select a
Comments bv the Citv Manaqer on Non-Aqenda ltems
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