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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 6, 2019LODI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2019 C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call The City Council Closed Session meeting of November 6, 2019, was called to order by Mayor Chandler at 6:01 p.m. Present: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, 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, Lodi Professional Firefighters, Executive Management, and Confidential Employees Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 (CM) C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session At 6:01 p.m., Mayor Chandler adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matter. The Closed Session adjourned at 7:00 p.m. C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action At 7:10 p.m., Mayor Chandler reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Magdich disclosed the following action. Item C-2a) was discussion and direction given with no reportable action. A. Call to Order / Roll Call The Regular City Council meeting of November 6, 2019, was called to order by Mayor Chandler at 7:10 p.m. Present: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo B. Presentations B-1 Lodi Citizens in Action “Heroes Behind the Badge” Presentation (CLK) This item was rescheduled to the Regular City Council meeting of December 4, 2019. B-2 Homeless Youth Awareness Month Proclamation (CLK) Mayor Chandler presented a proclamation to Amy Powers from the Women's Center of San Joaquin Youth and Family Services proclaiming the month of November 2019 as Homeless Youth Awareness Month in the City of Lodi. 1 C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action) Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, 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 Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: None C-1 Receive Register of Claims for September 13, 2019 through October 17, 2019 in the Amount of $16,675,465.58 (FIN) Claims were approved in the amount of $16,675,465.58. C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK) The minutes of September 18, 2019 (Regular Meeting), September 24, 2019 (Shirtsleeve Session), October 1, 2019 (Shirtsleeve Session), October 2, 2019 (Regular Meeting), October 8, 2019 (Shirtsleeve Session), October 15, 2019 (Shirtsleeve Session), October 16, 2019 (Regular Meeting), and October 21, 2019 (Special Meeting) were approved as written. C-3 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Blakely Park Restroom Improvements (PW) Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for Blakely Park Restroom Improvements. C-4 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2019 Pavement Crack Sealing Project (PW) Approved specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for 2019 Pavement Crack Sealing Project. C-5 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Waive Bid Process and Execute All Documents Necessary to Enter into Professional Services Agreement with Devastating Pyrotechnics, of San Francisco, for Fourth of July Fireworks Shows at Lodi Lake Park for Up to Three Years (Not to Exceed $48,000) (PRCS) Adopted Resolution No. 2019-218 authorizing the City Manager to waive bid process and execute all documents necessary to enter into Professional Services Agreement with Devastating Pyrotechnics, of San Francisco, for Fourth of July fireworks shows at Lodi Lake Park for up to three years, in an amount not to exceed $48,000. C-6 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 with Tyler Technologies, Inc., of Plano, Texas, for Transparency Software Services for Three-Year Contract in Amount Not to Exceed $66,000 for Three-Year Contract with Two Optional One-Year Extensions (Total Not to Exceed Including All Extensions for Life of Contract of $110,000) (CM) Adopted Resolution No. 2019-219 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 with Tyler Technologies, Inc., of Plano, Texas, for transparency software services for three-year contract, in an amount not to exceed $66,000 for three-year contract with two optional one-year extensions (total not to exceed including all extensions for life of contract of $110,000). 2 C-7 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Sign Mutual Aid Agreement Between City of Lodi and Cosumnes Community Service District Fire Department (FD) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Nakanishi for discussion purposes. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, City Manager Schwabauer explained that the City has an existing agreement with Consumnes Community Services District Fire Department for mutual aid and this amendment extends the agreement. Consumnes provides fire protection services in Galt; Lodi offers the District use of a truck and ladder devices; and Consumnes offers Lodi access to a number of materials, including a bulldozer and use of its training facility. In response to Council Member Johnson, Fire Chief Stoddart stated that Lodi has the option to use any of Consumnes District's resources and to date Lodi has not utilized its facility for training. Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Mounce, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-225 authorizing the City Manager to sign mutual aid agreement between City of Lodi and Cosumnes Community Service District Fire Department. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: None C-8 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Grant Agreement with Community Foundation of San Joaquin Accepting $275,000 Over 10 Years for Aquatics Enrichment Program and Appropriating $25,000 (PRCS) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public. Moses Zapien, CEO of the Community Foundation of San Joaquin, expressed support for the grant proposal in which the Community Foundation will award Parks, Recreation, and Community Services $275,000 over the next 10 years to support aquatics programs. This is the largest grant the organization has given out to support recreational youth sports opportunities. This grant will also provide for swim lessons and lifeguard training for low-income children, summer swim league, free swim days at the lake, and a sensory swim program. This grant was made possible by the Stocker fund, and he expressed his pleasure in partnering with the City of Lodi. Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-226 authorizing the City Manager to execute grant agreement with Community Foundation of San Joaquin accepting $275,000 over 10 years for aquatics enrichment program and appropriating $25,000. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: None C-9 Adopt Resolution Accepting Public Improvements of Villa Fiore Neighborhood Park and Authorize City Manager to Execute Landscape Maintenance Agreement (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2019-220 accepting public improvements of Villa Fiore Neighborhood Park and authorizing the City Manager to execute Landscape Maintenance Agreement. 3 C-10 Adopt Resolution Accepting Reynolds Ranch Subdivision, Unit No. 2 (Tract No. 3846) and Unit No. 3 (Tract No. 3847), Public Improvements; Authorizing City Manager to Execute Landscape Maintenance Agreement; and Amending Traffic Resolution No. 97-148 by Approving Through Street on Stockton Street, from Harney Lane to LeBaron Boulevard (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2019-221 accepting Reynolds Ranch Subdivision, Unit No. 2 (Tract No. 3846) and Unit No. 3 (Tract No. 3847), public improvements; authorizing the City Manager to execute Landscape Maintenance Agreement; and amending Traffic Resolution No. 97-148 by approving through street on Stockton Street, from Harney Lane to LeBaron Boulevard. C-11 Adopt Resolution Amending Traffic Resolution No. 97-148 by Approving Multi-Way Stop Control at Washington Street and Oak Street (PW) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Mounce for discussion purposes. Council Member Mounce expressed concern that the traffic study did not substantiate the need for stop signs, yet the City is installing the multi-way stop control. She stated the City regularly denies citizen petitions for stop controls when the traffic study does not substantiate the need and this action could set a precedent. Public Works Director Charlie Swimley stated staff will override a study when there are extenuating circumstances. In this case, the area in question has a high concentration of traffic from the LOEL Senior Center, the City was approached by the Director of LOEL to do something, and there are two nearby bus stops. Staff felt it was prudent to move forward with this stop control. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, Mr. Swimley stated there are no plans at this time to add crosswalks with the four-way stop controls. Staff prefers to test the area first to see if the situation improves and, if not, staff will follow up to see if it warrants additional traffic or safety controls. Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-227 amending Traffic Resolution No. 97-148 by approving multi-way stop control at Washington Street and Oak Street. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: None C-12 Adopt Resolution Amending Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaws (PRCS) Adopted Resolution No. 2019-222 amending Parks and Recreation Commission bylaws. C-13 Approve Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District (LTBID) 2019 Annual Report (CM) Approved Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District (LTBID) 2019 Annual Report. C-14 Adopt Resolution Rescinding Resolution 2006-45 and Approving Amended City Council Protocol Manual and Authorizing City Clerk to Make Administrative Changes to Remain Current with Federal, State, and Local Law (CLK) 4 Adopted Resolution No. 2019-223 rescinding Resolution No. 2006-45 and approving amended City Council Protocol Manual and authorizing the City Clerk to make administrative changes to remain current with federal, State, and local law. C-15 Post for Expiring Terms on Lodi Senior Citizens Commission, Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee, and Personnel Board of Review (CLK) Directed the City Clerk to post for the following expiring terms: Lodi Senior Citizens Commission Tracy Williams, term to expire December 31, 2019 Teresa Whitmire, term to expire December 31, 2019 Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee Gary Yocum, term to expire January 1, 2020 Roger Stafford, term to expire January 1, 2020 Personnel Board of Review Ernie Bender, term to expire January 1, 2020 Elliott Grauman, term to expire January 1, 2020 John Campbell, term to expire January 1, 2020 C-16 Set Public Hearing for November 20, 2019 to Consider Adopting Resolution Setting San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan Development Fees for 2020 (CD) Set public hearing for November 20, 2019 to consider adopting resolution setting San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan Development Fees for 2020. C-17 Set Public Hearing for November 20, 2019 to Consider Adopting Resolution Approving Planning Commission’s Recommendation to Authorize 12 High-Density Residential Growth Management Allocations for Sunwest Commons Subdivision (CD) Set public hearing for November 20, 2019 to consider adopting resolution approving Planning Commission's recommendation to authorize 12 High-Density Residential Growth Management Allocations for Sunwest Commons Subdivision. C-18 Set Public Hearing for November 20, 2019 to Consider Adopting Resolution Adopting Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Basin Sustainability Plan (PW) Set public hearing for November 20, 2019 to consider adopting resolution adopting Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Basin Sustainability Plan. C-19 Adopt Resolution Declaring Intention to Annex Territories (Rose Gate II Unit 1, Talavera, Interlaken, and Iris Drive Subdivisions) to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) and to Levy Special Tax to Pay for Certain Public Services (Annexation No. 9); and Setting Public Hearing for December 18, 2019 (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2019-224 declaring intention to annex territories (Rose Gate II Unit 1, Talavera, Interlaken, and Iris Drive Subdivisions) to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) and to levy special tax to pay for certain public services (Annexation No. 9); and setting public hearing for December 18, 2019. 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 5 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. Mike Lusk, member of the public, submitted a claim (filed) on behalf of citizen ratepayers with a demand that the property at Reynolds Ranch Development, which has been designated as a location for a Fire Station, be placed into the Development Impact Mitigation Fee (IMF) Fire Fund and any conversion by sale of the property to a monetary fund be retained in the Fire Fund in its entirety. He stated the basis for the claim is that the developers for Reynolds Ranch agreed to pay the IMF and create an in-lieu exchange of real property for the purpose of capital infrastructure of Fire Station No. 5. Further, Mr. Lusk submitted a letter (filed) that the City consider a number of traffic flow changes during the Lockeford Street to Lodi Avenue changes on Church Street. Changes include making Oak Street one way travelling east between Church Street and Sacramento Street; making Walnut Street one way from Sacramento Street travelling west to Church Street; and eliminating the left-hand turn lane on Church Street at Walnut Street intersection. Council Member Mounce and Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne concurred with Mr. Lusk's concerns, stating there is a problem in that area. Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne suggested a traffic study be done and thanked Mr. Lusk for his comments regarding setting aside the money from the sale of the Fire Station No. 5 property, adding he too suggested that initially. City Manager Schwabauer stated he could not respond to Council from the dais to a threat of a lawsuit and will do so at a later time. Further, he stated it is premature to discuss selling the property in Reynolds Ranch and it would be more appropriate to do so when Council begins discussing a potential sale. Council Member Johnson agreed with Mr. Lusk's concerns regarding traffic flow downtown, stating it should be explored further. He questioned if one project would interfere with the timing of the other. Public Works Director Charlie Swimley stated staff would need to research such issues as turning rate, how people drive in the area, etc. He agreed that the turning radius is tight with the bow outs, but those were put in with the intention of minimizing crossing of the street. Devon VanDyke, member of the public, submitted a handout (filed) regarding the need for an inclusive park in Lodi that would have accessible play structures to help disabled children use the equipment. With Measure L recently passing, she felt such a park should be within the City's reach. She requested Council support on this project that would create an atmosphere of equality at parks. Ms. VanDyke stated an organization was created through St. Paul's Lutheran Church to raise funds for an all-access park and stressed she will do all of the legwork. Council Member Mounce stated she too would like to see a park like this happen sooner, rather than later, because it would be a great benefit to this community. She added the City likely does not have the funds now; however, there is some flexibility with parks that it could happen in the future. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Ms. VanDyke stated she has reached out to the Community Foundation of San Joaquin County for support, but there needs to be a solid plan in place before grant money can be awarded. Council Member Nakanishi suggested she speak to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Council Member Mounce added that perhaps the Parks and Recreation Commission could help put together a plan so the Director can help write a grant. Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne stated he serves on the Kiwanis Club and he will pass along her information to the group for potential financial support or donations. He suggested she reach out to other service clubs as well and speak to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Council Member Johnson stated a project such as this is worthy of all service clubs joining together to support it instead of each group going in multiple directions and funding different 6 projects throughout the community; make it a five-year community-wide event to collect a larger pot of funding. Betty Wilson, member of the public, presented a letter (filed) from a certified arborist who provided an assessment on her neighbor's redwood trees that she feels are in danger of damaging her property. She stated his report shows severe root damage and a high likelihood of the trees falling. The arborist further rated her neighbor's trees a 10 out of 12 risk of falling. She once again requested the City direct Code Enforcement to take this from a private matter to a public matter and ensure the high-risk trees are addressed. Mr. Schwabauer stated staff will review the report and respond appropriately. City Attorney Magdich added there are competing reports; the trees are on private property; and staff will need to review the report submitted by Ms. Wilson. Mushtaq Tahirkheli announced he is running for Assemblymember in District 9 and needs 1,000 signatures. He requested citizens sign his petition in order to get his name on the ballot. E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items Council Member Johnson commented on the tragic incident earlier this week when one of Lodi's police officers was ambushed, stating incidents like this have happened in other communities, but not in Lodi. He expressed gratitude that the officer was well-trained in handling the situation and was unharmed, adding he hopes this does not happen again in Lodi. He further stated he attended the Mayor's State of the City Address, at which the Mayor articulated very clearly where the City stands and where he envisions the City going. Lodi does have financial concerns; however, the growth horizon has many positives if they all materialize. Council Member Mounce reported that she attended the City Selection Committee meeting last week to vote on a representative to serve on the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG). At the meeting, she posed a number of questions relating to federal funding that is going to SJCOG to plan for affordable housing. She stated she believes this funding is not being well spent through SJCOG and it should, instead, go to cities. Lastly, she attended the League of California Cities annual conference and general business meeting in Long Beach. Council Member Nakanishi stated he has received complaints about the Tiny Homes project that it only houses five homeless residents for such a high cost and that it could have been accomplished for less. His explained that the money for this project came from grant funds that could only be spent on permanent housing for the homeless. Cities, including Lodi, do not have specific funding to address homelessness. Many stakeholders, through the Continuum of Care (CoC), vetted this project and determined it was the best direction for Lodi instead of a standard tent city, which is an expensive project that requires an investment in land, infrastructure, food services, and security, and has a high rate of recidivism. A tent city project would not solve the problem of creating permanent housing. These grant funds are for the purpose of reducing homelessness and providing on-going operations. He encouraged the public to become involved in the Homeless Committee and CoC meetings to provide feedback while the issues and projects are being discussed and vetted. With regard to the grant funding for the Tiny Homes project, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne stressed that the money also goes toward operations and maintenance of the project, not just construction. He reported that the CoC meeting last week in Lodi had over 120 in attendance, which is one of the most well-attended meetings to date. He announced the CoC has a dashboard that shows how many homeless there are in the county by demographics and what the housing needs are, along with dollar amounts associated with each. He stated he believes that providing services is more important that solely housing; however, State legislators came up with the "housing first" model, which is how the grant funding came about. He explained what a low- or no-barrier housing project is (i.e. no services associated with the project) and why the Tiny Homes project is more appropriate for Lodi because every resident staying in one of the homes must first go through a program to become clean and sober and show they are moving out of homelessness. He reported he went to the LOEL Center's fundraiser, "Lobster Mania," which had 7 a sell-out crowd, and the Mayor's State of the City Address, at which many upcoming projects and locations of future businesses were unveiled. Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne thanked Council Member Mounce for covering the City Selection Committee meeting and explained that the Governor directed local COGs to take on housing, which is something SJCOG was not interested in pursuing. It is a burden that has been placed on local COGs, which the State is accomplishing by taking money away from local transportation projects. In addition, he stated he had dinner at two new restaurants, Bubbles and Birds and Brick House, both of which have great food and fantastic environments. Lastly, he reported he will be attending the philanthropy summit tomorrow, as well as the Pregnancy Resource Center's fundraiser. Mayor Chandler stated he was pleased with the outcome of the Mayor's State of the City Address and with all of the new things coming on-line in the near future. He reported that the Lockeford Street improvement project is mostly complete and is a beautiful gateway from Highway 99 to downtown. The businesses slated to open in the new future will be exciting new additions to that stretch of road. Mayor Chandler announced that the dedication of Candy Cane Park will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Lastly, he stated that Northern California Power Agency won an appeal relating to a lawsuit from the Bureau of Reclamation. F. Comments by the City Manager on Non-Agenda Items City Manager Schwabauer stated he is thankful the Lodi Police Officer involved in the recent shooting is safe and thanked all of the officers who participated in the investigation of this incident. It was a trying day for everyone, and he expressed his gratitude to all for a job well done. G. Public Hearings G-1 Public Hearing to Consider Unmet Transit Needs in Lodi (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 Chandler called for the public hearing to consider unmet Transit needs in Lodi. Prior to receiving a report on this item and to accommodate a member of the public, Mayor Chandler opened the public hearing for public comment. Sally St. John, member of the public, stated she took advantage of the free bus ride on Transit to attend this hearing; however, she could not get a confirmation from City or Transit staff that she would be guaranteed a ride home after the hearing if it went beyond Transit's operating hours, and the bus driver was out in front of the building waiting to take her home. She stated she believes there are many unmet transit needs in Lodi, including lack of return transportation home after Council meetings or entertainment venues at Hutchins Street Square and frequency of buses that make grocery shopping an all-day project. With new housing developments coming on-line, she suggested the City start planning for the growth in new people. Council Member Mounce offered to drive Ms. St. John home after Council meetings in the future. Transportation Manager Georgia Lantsberger provided a presentation regarding unmet transit needs in Lodi. Specific topics of discussion included requirement to hold public hearings as part of the federal Local Transportation Fund (LTF) process; ability to spend remaining LTF funds on streets and roads as long as there are no unmet transit needs that have not been met; comments are vetted through the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) on reasonableness of meeting needs; and any unmet transit needs would be funded in order to meet the needs. Ms. Lantsberger introduced Michelle Prince with SJCOG and Julius Larosa with MV Transportation who were present to answer any questions. Further, Ms. Lantsberger confirmed the City advertised free rides to and from the hearing, regardless of time, and stated she had no phone calls or missed messages asking about it; however, she will discuss this further with staff. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, City Manager Schwabauer stated that Dial-A-Ride, the City's paratransit system, has operational hours that extend beyond Council meeting hours, and 8 Ms. Lantsberger stated there is no fund for auxiliary transportation outside of the City's system and not all of the other systems are Americans with Disability Act accessible. In response to Council Member Johnson, Ms. Lantsberger stated many cities have a similar cut- off time for operations, while the Regional Transportation District has a more robust system and operates until midnight, which would not be cost effective for Lodi. Council Member Mounce suggested the City should at least have bus transportation on Council meeting nights because not everyone can get to the meetings or have computers or cable television to watch the meetings. Further, she stated there should also be transportation to and from venues that seniors typically attend at Hutchins Street Square, such as the Christmas concert performed by the United States Air Force band. Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne agreed that events and special circumstances could qualify for unmet transit needs and stressed that all staff in the office have the appropriate information to help callers when they have questions on this in the future. Lodi has the best track record for fare- box recovery and service of clients among the other bus or mass transit agency in the county, and he thanked Ms. Lantsberger and her staff for doing an outstanding job. Ms. Lantsberger stated she does not disagree about the need for transportation to and from special events; however, that gets into the charter service realm because it is a special request for a special need. The City cannot arbitrarily do this for events. Council Member Mounce thanked Ms. Lantsberger for getting the free bus rides on the school route going. Ms. Lantsberger stated the program is a great success and exceeded all expectations. The program is likely to run out of funds sooner than anticipated; however, staff is looking at augmenting it next year. Council Member Johnson suggested moving some of the senior programs at Hutchins Street Square to the afternoon; therefore, transportation would be during normal operating hours and would not be considered special service for a special event. There being no further public comments, Mayor Chandler closed the public hearing. There was no action necessary on this item. G-2 Public Hearing to Consider Introducing Ordinances Adopting 2019 California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standard Code, and Fire Code (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 Chandler called for the public hearing to consider introducing ordinances adopting 2019 California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standard Code, and Fire Code. Building Official Dennis Canright provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the adoption of the 2019 California codes. Specific topics of discussion included code adoption, 2019 California Building Standards Code - Title 24, major changes, public communication, access to the 2019 California Building Code, and staff recommendation. Council Member Mounce made reference to Section 108.6 in the Residential Building Code, asking if it gives the Building Official cart blanche to charge any fee for those who commence work prior to being issued the necessary permits. Mr. Canright stated that language is taken directly from the California codes. The City has charged the fee since 2010; however, the ordinances were all amended to ensure the verbiage was the same as the code. Council Member Mounce pointed out that typically there is a fee schedule included, but there is not one with this. City Attorney Magdich explained the City previously had authority to charge the fee, and all of the verbiage has been changed to match the State code. Council Member Mounce asked staff to 9 send her the fee structure. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, Mr. Canright explained the purpose behind the fee was to address work by unlicensed contractors who were not complying with requirements in order to get breaks on projects by installing less-efficient units or not doing proper work. Mayor Chandler opened the public hearing for public comment. There being no public comments, Mayor Chandler closed the public hearing. Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, to introduce Ordinance No. 1965 adopting 2019 California Building Code, Ordinance No. 1966 adopting California Existing Building Code, Ordinance No. 1967 adopting Mechanical Code, Ordinance No. 1968 adopting Electrical Code, Ordinance No. 1969 adopting Plumbing Code, Ordinance No. 1970 adopting Residential Code, Ordinance No. 1971 adopting Green Building Standard Code, and Ordinance No. 1972 adopting Fire Code. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: None G-3 Public Hearing to Receive Comments on and Consider Accepting City of Lodi’s Report on Water Quality Relative to Public Health Goals (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 Chandler called for the public hearing to receive comments on and consider accepting City of Lodi's Report on Water Quality Relative to Public Health Goals. Water Plant Superintendent Travis Kahrs provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Report on Water Quality. Specific topics of discussion included background, Report guidelines, water sources and data considered, constituents over Public Health Goal, current treatment, and compliance. Council Member Johnson stated Lodi has not received an adverse water report and suggested saving money by discontinuing the mailing of the annual report to every customer in the City. City Manager Schwabauer stated it is a State requirement to send out the report, and Mr. Kahrs added that the report could be disseminated electronically versus mailed. Council Member Mounce requested the City have another Shirtsleeve Session to tour the Water Treatment Plant. Further, she questioned the status of the county drinking water near Henderson School, in which a well was deemed contaminated, along with surrounding wells, and needed a filtration system. Mr. Schwabauer stated staff is working with the School District to provide municipal water to Henderson School. Mayor Chandler opened the public hearing for public comment. There being no public comments, Mayor Chandler closed the public hearing. Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to accept City of Lodi's Report on Water Quality Relative to Public Health Goals. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler 10 Noes: None Absent: None H. Regular Calendar H-1 Adopt Resolution of Intention Approving Amendment to Contract Between the Board of Administration of California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and City of Lodi and Introduce Ordinance Amending Contract Between PERS and City of Lodi With Regard to Providing Government Code Section 20516 (Employees Sharing Additional Cost) of 6 Percent for New Local Police Members in the Police Officers Association of Lodi (CM) Deputy City Manager Andrew Keys provided a presentation on an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal- PERS) and City of Lodi and introduction of an ordinance amending the contract between PERS and City of Lodi with regard to providing Government Code Section 20516 (Employees Sharing Additional Cost) of 6 percent for new local police members in the Police Officers Association of Lodi. Specific topics of discussion included Council approval of contract with Lodi Police Officers Association; agreement for Public Employees Pension Reform Act employees to pick up 6 percent of pension costs; employees already making the payment; this action to allow for employees to vote on the matter to get credit in their own Cal-PERS accounts; and requirement by Cal-PERS. Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to adopt Resolution of Intention No. 2019-228 approving amendment to contract between the Board of Administration of California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and City of Lodi and introduce Ordinance No. 1973 amending contract between PERS and City of Lodi with regard to providing Government Code Section 20516 (Employees Sharing Additional Cost) of 6 percent for new local police members in the Police Officers Association of Lodi. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: None I. Ordinances – None J. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. ATTEST: Jennifer M. Ferraiolo City Clerk 11