HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 18, 2020LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020
The City Council Closed Session meeting of November 18, 2020, was called to order by
Mayor Kuehne at 6:32 p.m.
Following Roll Call, City Attorney Magdich and City Clerk Cusmir excused themselves from the
meeting.
Present: Council Member Chandler, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne
Absent: Council Member Mounce
Also Present: City Attorney Magdich, City Clerk Cusmir, Deputy City Manager Keys, and
Human Resources Manager Post
The Closed Session adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
At 7:04, Mayor Kuehne called the Regular City Council meeting to order, and Deputy City
Manager Keys disclosed the following actions.
Item C-2a), Discussion of Process for Review of Council Appointees
This item was discussion only, and no action was taken. Staff took direction from Council on Item
C-2(a).
The Regular City Council meeting of November 18, 2020, was called to order by Mayor Kuehne
at 7:06 p.m.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, all Council Members
participated in the meeting via teleconference and the meeting was available for viewing by the
public via livestream at https://www.facebook.com/CityofLodi/ and
https://zoom.us/j/97854687709?pwd=bEE3cy90K09WSzNMQWlsZFFNSlN6Zz09; the
opportunity for public comment was available through councilcomments@lodi.gov and
https://zoom.us/j/97854687709?pwd=bEE3cy90K09WSzNMQWlsZFFNSlN6Zz09.
Present: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi,
and Mayor Kuehne
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Cusmir
C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call
C-2 Announcement of Closed Session
a) Discussion of Process for Review of Council Appointees (Government Code §54957)
C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
A.Call to Order / Roll Call
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City Manager Schwabauer provided a presentation recognizing the service of Council Member
Mounce.
Carolyn Coleman, Executive Director for the League of California Cities, spoke about Council
Member Mounce's years of service on the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities.
Stephen Qualls, Regional Public Affairs Program Manager for the League of California Cities,
presented Council Member Mounce with a Certificate of Appreciation for her years of leadership
and service to the League of California Cities.
Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi and Council Member Chandler both spoke about their years of
service on the Council with Council Member Mounce and commended her for her passion,
dedication, and service to the City of Lodi.
Council Member Mounce excused herself from the meeting following the presentation.
Mayor Kuehne presented a proclamation in honor of Arbor Day.
Council Member Chandler made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, 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, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Mounce
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
Claims were approved in the amount of $2,313,474.07.
The minutes of November 3, 2020 (Shirtsleeve Session), November 4, 2020 (Regular Meeting),
and November 10, 2020 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written.
B. Presentations
B-1 Recognition of Service of Council Member Mounce (CLK)
B-2 Arbor Day Proclamation (CLK)
C.Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action) All matters listed on
the consent calendar are considered to be routine and will be acted upon by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items. If a member of the public would like a
consent calendar item pulled and discussed separately, refer to the Special
Teleconference Notice at the beginning of this agenda.
C-1 Receive Register of Claims for October 16, 2020 through October 29, 2020 in the Amount
of $2,313,474.07 (FIN)
C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK)
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Approved specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for 2020 Pavement Crack Sealing
Project.
Approved specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for 2020 Extruded Traffic Stripes.
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-262 awarding the contract for 2020 GrapeLine Bus Stop
Accessibility and Shelter Improvements to A.M. Stephens Construction Co., Inc., of Lodi, in the
amount of $467,578; authorizing the City Manager to execute change orders, in an amount not to
exceed $50,000; and appropriating funds, in the amount of $540,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-263 authorizing the City Manager to execute change orders to
2017-2019 Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program, in an amount not to exceed
$40,198, and appropriating funds in the amount of $33,398.
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-264 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc., of Portland, Maine, for 2020 Urban Water
Management Plan, in the amount of $87,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-265 authorizing the City Manager to execute three-year
Professional Services Agreement with Evergreen Job and Safety, Incorporated, of Roseville, for
Lodi Electric Utility safety training services, in the amount of $80,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-266 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement for environmental review documentation with Basecamp Environmental, Inc.,
C-3 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2020 Pavement Crack
Sealing Project (PW)
C-4 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2020 Extruded Traffic
Stripes (PW)
C-5 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for 2020 GrapeLine Bus Stop Accessibility and
Shelter Improvements to A.M. Stephens Construction Co., Inc., of Lodi ($467,578),
Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change Orders ($50,000), and Appropriating Funds
($540,000) (PW)
C-6 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change Orders to 2017-2019
Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program ($40,198) and Appropriating Funds
($33,398) (PW)
C-7 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
with Woodard & Curran, Inc., of Portland, Maine, for 2020 Urban Water Management Plan
($87,000) (PW)
C-8 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Three-Year Professional Services
Agreement with Evergreen Job and Safety, Incorporated, of Roseville, for Lodi Electric
Utility Safety Training Services ($80,000) (EU)
C-9 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
for Environmental Review Documentation with Basecamp Environmental, Inc., of Lodi, and
to Execute a Reimbursement Agreement with Celia Hung for Environmental Review
Services by Basecamp Environmental, Inc., for Proposed “Lake House” Project at 2201
West Turner Road (CD)
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of Lodi, and to execute a Reimbursement Agreement with Celia Hung for environmental review
services by Basecamp Environmental, Inc., for proposed "Lake House" project at 2201 West
Turner Road.
City Manager Schwabauer responded to questions asked by Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi
regarding the environmental review and project timeline.
Council Member Chandler voiced his support for the project.
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-267 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to
Software Maintenance Professional Services Agreement that encompasses the Police
Department's dispatch, records, jail, report writing, and property room software system with
Superion, LLC, a CentralSquare Company, in the amount of $118,911.09.
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-268 authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Extension
No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Valley Outdoor Advertising, of Lodi, for Transit
advertising services, at no cost to the City.
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-269 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
Task Order No. 48 with West Yost & Associates, Inc., of Davis, for improvements to Electrical
Building Project at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility, in the amount of $72,006.
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-270 approving Final Map and authorizing the City Manager to
execute Improvement Agreement for Talavera Subdivision, Tract No. 4025.
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-271 accepting and attesting to veracity of 2019 Lodi Electric Utility
Power Source Disclosure and Power Content Label Reports and authorizing the Electric Utility
Director to submit required reports to California Energy Commission.
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-272 regarding evaluation of energy storage for Lodi Electric Utility.
C-10 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Software
Maintenance Professional Services Agreement that Encompasses the Police Department’s
Dispatch, Records, Jail, Report Writing, and Property Room Software System with
Superion, LLC, a CentralSquare Company ($118,911.09) (PD)
C-11 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Contract Extension No. 3 to
Professional Services Agreement with Valley Outdoor Advertising, of Lodi, for Transit
Advertising Services, at No Cost to the City (PW)
C-12 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Task Order
No. 48 with West Yost & Associates, Inc., of Davis, for Improvements to Electrical Building
Project at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility ($72,006) (PW)
C-13 Adopt Resolution Approving Final Map and Authorizing City Manager to Execute
Improvement Agreement for Talavera Subdivision, Tract No. 4025 (PW)
C-14 Adopt Resolution Accepting and Attesting to Veracity of 2019 Lodi Electric Utility Power
Source Disclosure and Power Content Label Reports and Authorizing Electric Utility
Director to Submit Required Reports to California Energy Commission (EU)
C-15 Adopt Resolution Regarding Evaluation of Energy Storage for Lodi Electric Utility (EU)
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Adopted Resolution No. 2020-273 approving City of Lodi Fiscal Year 2020/21 Investment Policy.
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-274 approving City of Lodi Fiscal Year 2020/21 Budget and Fiscal
Policies.
Accepted the notice of draft amendments to Conflict of Interest Code for the 2020 calendar year
pursuant to Government Code Section 87306.5.
Directed the City Clerk to post for the following vacancy:
Lodi Improvement Committee
Fran Forkas Term to expire March 1, 2021
Authorized the City Manager to execute Letter of Intent to assist in hotel development effort for
Post Office Plaza.
Robin Knowlton, a resident, provided public comment, via email, in support of the Harmony
Homes Project.
Carol Farron, a resident, provided public comment, via email, in support of the Harmony Homes
Project.
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mullen, residents, provided public comment, via email, in support of the
Harmony Homes Project.
There were no comments from Council on non-agenda items.
There were no comments from the City Manager on non-agenda items.
C-16 Adopt Resolution Approving City of Lodi Fiscal Year 2020/21 Investment Policy (FIN)
C-17 Adopt Resolution Approving City of Lodi Fiscal Year 2020/21 Budget and Fiscal Policies
(FIN)
C-18 Accept the Notice of Draft Amendments to Conflict of Interest Code for the 2020 Calendar
Year Pursuant to Government Code Section 87306.5 (CA)
C-19 Post for Vacancy on Lodi Improvement Committee (CLK)
C-20 Authorize City Manager to Execute Letter of Intent to Assist in Hotel Development Effort for
Post Office Plaza (CD)
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.
E.Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items
F.Comments by the City Manager on Non-Agenda Items
G. Public Hearings
G-1 Public Hearing to Receive Input and Consider Adopting Resolution Calling an Election to
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Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file
in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Kuehne called for the public hearing to receive input and
consider adopting resolution calling an election to submit to the 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. 11); and resolution declaring results of the special
election and ordering the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1
(Public Services) (Annexation No 11); and introduce an uncodified ordinance levying and
apportioning the special tax in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1
(Public Services) (Annexation No. 11).
Public Works Director Charlie Swimley provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding
Communities Facilities District (CFD) No. 2007-1 (Public Services) Annexation No. 11. Specific
topics of discussion included map of Annexation No. 11 and recommended action.
Mayor Kuehne opened the public hearing for public comment.
There being no public comments, Mayor Kuehne closed the public hearing.
City Manager Schwabauer explained the consequences for not approving the CFD and how cost
was distributed to new development following questions asked by Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi.
Council Member Chandler made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-275 calling an election to submit to the 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. 11).
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Mounce
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Chandler, to approve
to adopt Resolution No. 2020-276 declaring results of the special election and ordering the
annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) (Annexation
No. 11).
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Mounce
Submit to the 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. 11); and Resolution Declaring Results of the Special Election and
Ordering the Annexation of Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public
Services) (Annexation No 11); and Introduce an Uncodified Ordinance Levying and
Apportioning the Special Tax in Territory Annexed to Community Facilities District No.
2007-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 11) (PW)
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ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
Council Member Chandler made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, to
introduce uncodified Ordinance No. 1980 levying and apportioning the special tax in territory
annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 11).
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Mounce
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file
in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Kuehne called for the public hearing to consider adoption of
resolution setting the San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space
Plan Development Fees for 2021.
Community Development Director John Della Monica provided a PowerPoint presentation
regarding the San Joaquin County Multi-Habitat Fees. Specific topics of discussion included
updated fee schedule, fee adjustment breakdown, and recommended action.
Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi asked if there was resistance to increasing the fee. Mayor Kuehne
explained that the fees are tied to land price acquisitions, when prices increase, fees increase,
and when the prices decrease the fees decrease. This is a benefit to the developer and other
land purchasers. Mayor Kuehne stated developers feel the fees are fair and equitable.
City Manager Schwabauer provided a brief background about wetland mitigation, the Habitat
Conservation Plan, and associated fees.
Mayor Kuehne opened the public hearing for public comment.
There being no public comments, Mayor Kuehne closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Chandler, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-277 setting the San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and
Open Space Plan Development Fees for 2021.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Mounce
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
G-2 Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Setting the San Joaquin County Multi-
Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan Development Fees for 2021 (CD)
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
8:01 p.m.
H. Regular Calendar –None
I. Ordinances –None
J.Adjournment
ATTEST:
Jennifer Cusmir
City Clerk
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