HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 17, 2021LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021
The City Council Closed Session meeting of March 17, 2021, was called to order by
Mayor Nakanishi at 7:00 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 public portion of the meeting was available
for viewing by the public via livestream at https://www.facebook.com/CityofLodi/ and
https://zoom.us/s/98343457003?pwd=Vm14anRKUm9PWURFb0JnbThSWDFOdz09; the
opportunity for public comment was available through councilcomments@lodi.gov and
https://zoom.us/s/98343457003?pwd=Vm14anRKUm9PWURFb0JnbThSWDFOdz09.
Present: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro
Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi
Absent: None
Also Present: Deputy City Manager Keys, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Cusmir
At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Nakanishi called to order the Closed Session to discuss the above matters.
The Closed Session adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Nakanishi called the City Council meeting to order, and City Attorney
Magdich disclosed the following actions.
In regard to Item C-2a), a conference with Adele Post, Human Resource Manager, and Andrew
Keys, Deputy City manager, regarding labor negotiations and Lodi Professional Firefighters, the
item was discussion only and no action was taken. This item will be presented to Council at a
future Council Meeting on the regular agenda for action.
The Regular City Council meeting of March 17, 2021, was called to order by Mayor Nakanishi
at 7:00 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/s/98343457003?pwd=Vm14anRKUm9PWURFb0JnbThSWDFOdz09; the
opportunity for public comment was available through councilcomments@lodi.gov and
C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call
C-2 Announcement of Closed Session
a) Conference with Adele Post, Human Resources Manager, and Andrew Keys, Deputy City
Manager (Labor Negotiators), Regarding Lodi Professional Firefighters Pursuant to
Government Code §54957.6 (CM)
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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https://zoom.us/s/98343457003?pwd=Vm14anRKUm9PWURFb0JnbThSWDFOdz09.
Present: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro
Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi
Absent: None
Also Present: Deputy City Manager Keys, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Cusmir
Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, 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 Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro
Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: None
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
Claims were approved in the amount of $3,186,345.37.
The minutes of February 23, 2021 (Shirtsleeve Session), March 2, 2021 (Shirtsleeve Session),
and March 3, 2021 (Regular Meeting) were approved as written.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-62 authorizing the purchase of ammunition from San Diego
Equipment Company, Inc., of San Diego, for use by the Police Department, in the amount of
$53,388.03.
Approved the specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for the Downtown Sidewalk
Paver Maintenance Project; adopted Resolution No. 2021-63 authorizing the City Manager to
B. Presentations –None
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 February 12, 2021 through February 25, 2021 in the
Amount of $3,186,345.37 (FIN)
C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK)
C-3 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Ammunition from San Diego Equipment
Company, Inc., of San Diego, for Use by Police Department ($53,388.03) (PD)
C-4 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Downtown Sidewalk
Paver Maintenance Project; Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Award Contract
to Lowest Responsive Bidder ($50,000), or Reject All Bids, Execute Change Orders
($10,000), and Appropriating Funds ($30,000) (PW)
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award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, or reject
all bids; execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $10,000; and appropriating funds in
the amount of $30,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-64 awarding the contract for the 2020 Grape Bowl Handrail
Improvement Project to Soracco, Inc., of Lodi, in the amount of $63,630, and authorizing the
City Manager to execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-65 authorizing the City Manager to execute change orders to the
2016-2018 tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc., of Anaheim, in the amount
of $100,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-66 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with VMI, Inc., to upgrade audio, visual, and broadcast system in City Council
Chambers, in the amount of $618,210; authorizing the City Manager to execute change orders in
an amount not to exceed $61,821; appropriating funds from DIVCA account in the amount of
$680,031; and appropriating funds from the General Fund for room renovations in the amount of
$5,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-67 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Pacific Storage, of Stockton, to provide department shred consoles for bi-weekly
shred pickup and cell phones and hard drive destruction services, in the amount of $25,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-68 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to
the Professional Services Agreement with Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, of Irvine, for municipal
advisory services, adding continuing disclosure consulting services for all City debt issuances for
a total not-to-exceed amount of $13,500 for the added services.
C-5 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for 2020 Grape Bowl Handrail Improvement Project to
Soracco, Inc., of Lodi ($63,630) and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change Orders
($10,000) (PW)
C-6 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change Orders to 2016-2018 Tree
Maintenance Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc., of Anaheim ($100,000) (PW)
C-7 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
with VMI, Inc., to Upgrade Audio, Visual, and Broadcast System in City Council Chambers
($618,210), Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change Orders ($61,821), and
Appropriate Fundsfrom DIVCA Account ($680,031) and Appropriate Funds from General
Fund for Room Renovations ($5,000) (IT)
C-8 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
with Pacific Storage, of Stockton, to Provide Department Shred Consoles for Bi-Weekly
Shred Pickup and Cell Phones and Hard Drive Destruction Services ($25,000) (FIN)
C-9 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, of Irvine, for
Municipal Advisory Services, Adding Continuing Disclosure Consulting Services for All City
Debt Issuances for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $13,500 for the Added Services (FIN)
C-10 Adopt Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2021-36 and Authorizing City Manager to
Execute Professional Services Agreement with Bell Burnett & Associates, of Plymouth, to
Perform Capital Assets Accounting Services and Appropriating Funds ($50,000) (FIN)
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Adopted Resolution No. 2021-69 rescinding Resolution No. 2021-36 and authorizing the
City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Bell Burnett & Associates, of
Plymouth, to perform capital assets accounting services and appropriating funds in the amount of
$50,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-70 rescinding Resolution No. 2020-284 and authorizing the
City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Cummins, Inc., of
West Sacramento, for repairs to Cummins engines in City vehicles, in the amount of $30,000.
Directed the City Clerk to post for the following expiring terms and vacancies:
Library Board of Trustees
Frankie Kooger Term to expire June 30, 2021
Caitlin Casey Term to expire June 30, 2021
Lodi Arts Commission
Noona Joseph Term to expire July 1, 2021
Nancy Ahlberg Mellor Term to expire July 1, 2021
Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee
Phil Pennino Term to expire June 30, 2021
Parks and Recreation Commission
Aaron VanNortwick Term to expire June 30, 2021
Larry Long Term to expire June 30, 2021
Planning Commission
Mitch Slater Term to expire June 30, 2021
Debbie Olson Term to expire June 30, 2021
Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission -Student Members
Benjamin Gobel Term to expire May 31, 2021
Benjamin Plath Term to expire May 31, 2021
Ahmad Khan Term to expire May 31, 2021
Parker Orlando Term to expire May 31, 2021
Morgan Orlando Term to expire May 31, 2022
Rayleen Salgado Term to expire May 31, 2022
Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission -Adult Advisors
Elizabeth Mazzeo Term to expire May 31, 2021
Andrew Manies Term to expire May 31, 2021
Jessica Ramirez Term to expire May 31, 2021
C-11 Adopt Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2020-284 and Authorizing City Manager to
Execute Professional Services Agreement with Cummins, Inc., of West Sacramento, for
Repairs to Cummins Engines in City Vehicles ($30,000) (PW)
C-12 Post for Expiring Terms and Vacancies on Library Board of Trustees, Lodi Arts
Commission, Measure L Citizens’ Oversight Committee, Parks and Recreation
Commission, Planning Commission, Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission (Student
Members and Adult Advisors), and San Joaquin County Commission on Aging (CLK)
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San Joaquin County Commission on Aging
Terri Whitmire Term to expire June 30, 2021
Accepted Monthly Protocol Account Report through February 28, 2021.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-71 reviewing and maintaining current Electric Utility Reserve
Policy.
Received First and Second Quarters Fiscal Year 2020/21 Water, Wastewater, and Electric Utility
Department financial reports.
Mike Lusk, citizen, asked that this item be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.
Mr. Lusk asked about Development Impact Fees for new electrical service and the builder impact
fees to pay for the water treatment plant debt.
Deputy City Manager Keys explained that the Development Impact Fees are not included in this
specific report but will be detailed in future capital project funding reports and budgets.
The funding for debt issuance related to water is also not included in the quarterly financial
reports but will be included in the project's budget.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, to
approve First and Second Quarters Fiscal Year 2020/21 Water, Wastewater, and Electric Utility
Department Financial Reports.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro
Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: None
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-72 reaffirming the ratification of the City Manager's proclamation
finding the continued existence of a local emergency and rendering certain emergency orders,
including an increase related to the local emergency in the City Manager's contracting authority
for services and goods to a maximum amount of $250,000 for the duration of the local
emergency.
C-13 Accept Monthly Protocol Account Report Through February 28, 2021 (CLK)
C-14 Adopt Resolution Reviewing and Maintaining Current Electric Utility Reserve Policy (EU)
C-15 First and Second Quarters Fiscal Year 2020/21 Water, Wastewater, and Electric Utility
Department Financial Reports (CM)
C-16 Adopt Resolution Reaffirming the Ratification of the City Manager’s Proclamation Finding
the Continued Existence of a Local Emergency and Rendering Certain Emergency Orders,
Including an Increase Related to the Local Emergency in the City Manager’s Contracting
Authority for Services and Goods to a Maximum Amount of $250,000 for the Duration of
the Local Emergency (CA)
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Set a public hearing for April 7, 2021, to consider adopting an ordinance amending PD 39
(Reynolds Ranch) to include Development Standards for retail uses in general and hotels
specifically.
Mike Lusk, citizen, spoke about builder impact fees and asked that impact fees be considered to
help fund low-income housing and water facilities. Mr. Lusk also spoke about impact fees being
transferred to pay for the debt related to the building of Fire House No. 4.
Council Member Kuehne stated Development Impact Fees are going to be discussed at a
Shirtsleeve Session in the near future. Council Member Kuehne also noted that staff and Council
have been discussing the sale of City property and the associated Fire House debt.
Council Member Kuehne acknowledge that is it St. Patrick's Day.
Council Member Kuehne spoke about the audio/visual updates that are being made to the
Council Chambers, how they are not being financed through the General Fund, and the benefit
the upgrades will be to the community.
Council Member Kuehne thanked Deputy City Manager Keys for filling in for City Manager
Schwabauer.
Deputy City Manager Keys reported that San Joaquin County unfortunately did not move into the
COVID-19 red tier this week by a small margin. Deputy City Manager Keys spoke about the
importance of testing and vaccinations and explained the metrics the State uses to adjust the
tiers.
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 a
resolution adopting pre-approved Proposition 218 Consumer Price Index-based annual
adjustment to rates for solid waste collection.
Public Works Director Charlie Swimley introduced Management Analyst Rebecca Areida-Yadav
and she provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding solid waste rates. Specific topics of
discussion included contract, CPI rate adjustment factor, County gate fees, example rate
changes, six-year summary, and recommended action.
C-17 Set Public Hearing for April 7, 2021, to Consider Adopting Ordinance Amending PD 39
(Reynolds Ranch) to Include Development Standards for Retail Uses in General and
Hotels Specifically (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 Consider Resolution Adopting Pre-Approved Proposition 218 Consumer
Price Index-Based Annual Adjustment to Rates for Solid Waste Collection (PW)
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Mayor Nakanishi opened the public hearing for public comment.
Mayor Nakanishi stated that the City has an agreement with Waste Management and the
increases presented are within the terms of the agreement based on the Consumer Price Index
(CPI).
There being no public comments, Mayor Nakanishi closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to
adopt Resolution No. 2021-73 adopting pre-approved Proposition 218 Consumer Price Index-
based annual adjustment to rates for solid waste collection.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and
Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: Council Member Khan
Absent: None
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:28 p.m.
H. Regular Calendar –None
I.Ordinances –None
J.Adjournment
ATTEST:
Jennifer Cusmir
City Clerk
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